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rick riordan: 5 fun facts about the author we love

We have long been fans of Rick Riordan, ever since we fell hard for Percy Jackson way back when. So when my friends from Disney books asked if we …

walmart grocery pick-up: grocery shopping made easy

I'm a sucker for anything that makes my busy life easier. So when I was asked to try Walmart's new Grocery Pick-up service, you better believe I …

for all the tired moms out there: here’s your lifeline

I realized that I was stretched too thin when I showed up for Maddy's orthodontist appointment a week early. I realized that I was stretched too …

a must-see for working moms (only if you’re stretched too thin!)

Oh, friends. Whether you're working full-time, working part-time, working some of the time, being a working mom is not easy. Heck, being a mom …

make free ICE [In Case of Emergency] cards for your kids

Friends. I've shared that this month is National Preparedness Month. Have you checked it out? Have you created your Emergency Prep Kit? …

to correct or not to correct when kids make reading mistakes

Okay, friends. To correct or not to correct your child's reading: that is the question. So many people have asked me about this, so I made it …

how to play James Bond: fun card game for familes, by cora mascott

This summer has been all about card games over here. We've been doing a lot of card game playing, and I remember doing the same when I was …

how to make an at-home writing center

Writing centers are something that I first created for my kids years and years and years ago. Though the format has changed slightly (we no longer …

go on an ABC hunt | reading tip 11 #raiseareader

As parents, we teach out kids so many foundational skills. We teach them to sleep, to walk, to eat, and to talk. We teach them how to dress, to …

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 here--on …

use family photos to develop oral language skills: reading tip 12 #raiseareader

Friends, one of the tips that Allie McDonald and I share when speaking or presenting that usually yields the most nods of approval is what I'm sharing …

play with syllables so kids hear sounds in words | reading tip 10 #raiseareader

One of my earliest memories of feeling confused in school was the day my teacher tried to teach us about syllables. She had us put our hands on our …

think aloud while reading — here’s how! reading tip 9 #raiseareader

Thinking aloud sounds a little crazy, doesn't it? Like the only people who would even think about thinking aloud might be a little 'off' or …

healthy, quick meal prep service for busy families: Terra’s Kitchen

I am always thrilled when asked to try new products or services that may make my family's life better, easier, or healthier. So when I learned that …

reading tip 7: books & travel

There are a few things I feel strongly about when it comes to reading: Books should be all over the house, not just stuck in one spot. Books …

reading tip 6: laugh! #raiseareader

I'm all about daily reading tips this month--tips for parents and caregivers about how they can raise kids who love reading! They're short and …

reading tip 5: names!

All month long, I've been sharing daily reading tips for parents and caregivers. Quick, easy, inspiring tips that will hopefully make everyone who …

reading tip 4: read to BIG kids #raiseareader

Did you know that the majority of kids ages 6-11 years old who participated in the Scholastic Kids and Family Reading Report said that their parents …

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 what! Today's reading …

raise a reader: daily reading tips

Friends-- Read Across America Day is March 2nd, and this year I'm doing a little something different to ring in this exciting event. I'm sharing …