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Manners Matter and Books Can Help!
Manners matter. They matter for both children and adults. And I don’t believe I’m the only one who feels this way. Maybe those of us who have “lived a bit more life” feel strongly about this, but I do have… Continue reading
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WHATEVER WORKS!
How long should our reading time be? Whatever works for your family. How many books should we read? Whatever works for your family. When should we try to fit this into our schedule? Whenever works! If you’re trying to establish… Continue reading
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Back to Books!
Hello “fall” and ….back to school time! Summer is coming to an end and autumn is around the corner. Most of our kiddos are back to school, preschool, and some sort of routine. When I was teaching (now retired), I… Continue reading
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Sleep vs Sleepover – BOOKS can Help!
If you have a young child who is starting to create their first friendships, play dates and gatherings will naturally occur. And at one point, somebody is going to ask to host a sleepoever….and sleepovers can be a challenge. They… Continue reading
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Leading our Littles in Love
Even toddlers can gravitate towards certain types of books. It’s interesting how kids at two or three years old tend to like certain topics or themes, almost innately. My grandsons spend a lot of time playing with trucks, backhoes, excavators-… Continue reading
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Books to Join July 4th Celebrations!
July 4th celebrations will start this week with the official birthday of the USA being this Friday, July 4, 2025! The United States of America is officially 249 years old this year, counting from the adoption of the Declaration of Independence on… Continue reading
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Bring Back a Book (from “vacay”)
Summer has arrived and here in NC, many of us hope to spend a bit of time at the beach or on vacation. Many of you may call this “the shore”- same thing- we like the whole vibe of those… Continue reading
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Manners Matter and Books Can Help!
Manners matter. They matter for both children and adults. And I don’t believe I’m the only one who feels this way. Maybe those of us who have “lived a bit more life” feel strongly about this, but I do have… Continue reading
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The Benefits of Books (with our guys!)
We recognize as parents, grandparents, caregivers, and aunties and uncles that reading with our littles is GOOD for them; it’s beneficial for their developing minds and it’s good for their hearts too, providing quiet time away from all the other… Continue reading
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Hunting for Easter (not just eggs :))
Hunting for Easter eggs can be fun, and yes, we hid eggs for our kids to find when they were young. Where did this idea come from? I learned a lot when I started looking into this tradition! “Easter eggs… Continue reading
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Incorporate (Your Idea of) Good Music
MUSIC can be good for the soul. We may have varying opinions about what qualifies as “good” music, but most of us listen to music because it brings us pleasure, as a part of worship, or it helps us relax… Continue reading
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