pokemonGO: what it is and what parents need to know Oh, friends. Those of you who know me know that Pokemon is one of my least favorite things in the whole, wide world. I struggled through …Read morepokemonGO: what it is and what parents need to know
good shows for kids ages 8-12, by cora mascott It’s Cora’s turn up to bat, friends. Since Maddy and Owen have both been guest contributing this summer, you better believe that my …Read moregood shows for kids ages 8-12, by cora mascott
great books for 9 year olds, by maddy mascott I’ve said it before, but this is the summer I’m really leaning on Maddy, Owen, and Cora as my contributors. They are three of the …Read moregreat books for 9 year olds, by maddy mascott
everything you need to make it a ‘Finding Dory’ summer It’s taken over 12 years. But it’s finally here. Finding Dory hits the theaters today, and we couldn’t be more …Read moreeverything you need to make it a ‘Finding Dory’ summer
best books for family read-alouds Oh, friends. So many of you have asked for book lists that I’m going to make it a summer of book lists for you. Brace yourselves. One …Read morebest books for family read-alouds
I’ve had enough of gun violence, so this is what I’m doing You guys. It’s pretty much time that we do something. I don’t care if you’re a Democrat or a Republican. An Independent or …Read moreI’ve had enough of gun violence, so this is what I’m doing
creative writing and book creation app for kids You know I’m always on the hunt for ways to make screen time really count for my kids. I’m constantly trying to sift through all of the …Read morecreative writing and book creation app for kids
an open letter to my neighbors during the last month of school Hey Neighbors– I feel like I need to explain something to you. There’s been a whole lot of noise and chaos and crazy coming out of …Read morean open letter to my neighbors during the last month of school
migraines and kids: managing the ups and downs When Owen first started suffering from migraines, we had no idea what was going on. He had no idea what was going on. Out of the blue, he would be …Read moremigraines and kids: managing the ups and downs
Highlights Every Day app: THE must-have app for every 5-9 year old Friends, it’s no secret that I have long been a fan of the great folks at Highlights for Children and the wonderful work they do. But now? …Read moreHighlights Every Day app: THE must-have app for every 5-9 year old
fun new series for reluctant readers: Galactic Hot Dogs I’m grateful that I have three readers in this house, but that’s not to say that we don’t go through quiet reading periods. Times …Read morefun new series for reluctant readers: Galactic Hot Dogs
5 books to ‘hook’ your reluctant reader I have been on a crazy roll lately, playing with video and new platforms and all that fun stuff. But you know that my true love lies right …Read more5 books to ‘hook’ your reluctant reader
hear poems read by poets: 4 free, fab resources I’ve been chatting up poetry all month long, since April is National Poetry Month. I’ve hit you with a few ways to make poetry rock for …Read morehear poems read by poets: 4 free, fab resources
must-have books about puberty, sex, and everything important for girls and boys please note: This post is a bit more content-sensitive than others, and all links are affiliate links, which means that you can go right to Amazon to …Read moremust-have books about puberty, sex, and everything important for girls and boys
what is musical.ly and should I let my kid have an account? You guys. My kids have become obsessed — O.B.S.E.S.S.E.D — with musical.ly. And up until recently, only Maddy had an …Read morewhat is musical.ly and should I let my kid have an account?
reading tip 8: learn about authors Learning about authors gives kids a chance to make even deeper connections with books. It’s one thing to read about characters and conflict …Read morereading tip 8: learn about authors
why book walks rock for big-kid read-alouds It is so hard to find time to sit down and read with your kids every, single night. Especially as they get older. When kids get older, sports …Read morewhy book walks rock for big-kid read-alouds
how to support your child through difficult texts Okay, so you’re all into reading aloud with your kids, right? You’ve got a great bunch of books to read, but your child insists on reading one …Read morehow to support your child through difficult texts
reading tip 3: 2 resources you need | teachmama.com #RaiseAReader Many of you know that I’m all about reading tips this month–sharing quick and easy tips that every parent can use no matter …Read morereading tip 3: 2 resources you need | teachmama.com #RaiseAReader
(more!) word puzzle lunchbox notes You guys. My kids love these new! word puzzle lunchbox notes. And my kids’ friends love these. And my friends’ kids love …Read more(more!) word puzzle lunchbox notes