Grandparents’ Guide: Books for Long-Distance Reading Sessions
Distance doesn’t have to mean disconnection. Grandparents across the country are discovering that video call reading sessions create powerful bonds with grandchildren they can’t see in person every day. The right books turn screen time into story time, building literacy skills while strengthening family relationships. Reading together over video requires books with specific qualities. Repetitive…
Continue Reading Grandparents’ Guide: Books for Long-Distance Reading Sessions
First Chapter Books for Holiday Gift-Giving
The moment a child picks up their first chapter book marks a significant milestone. They’re leaving behind the safety of picture books and entering the world of longer narratives, fewer illustrations, and sustained reading. This transition deserves celebration, and the right book makes all the difference. First chapter books bridge the gap between picture books…
Continue Reading First Chapter Books for Holiday Gift-Giving
Non-Religious Holiday Books for Kids
The holiday season brings families together around traditions, warmth, and celebration. For many families, these traditions focus on winter wonder, acts of kindness, and quality time together rather than specific religious observances. Finding books that capture the magic of December without religious content can feel challenging, but it shouldn’t be. These books celebrate everything excellent…
Visual Tracking Issues: Beyond Vision Problems
Your child sits down to read, and within minutes, they’re fidgeting, losing their place, and complaining that the words are “moving around.” You might think they’re just not focusing, but what if their eyes literally can’t follow the text the way they should? Visual tracking problems are real, measurable conditions that affect how children learn…
Continue Reading Visual Tracking Issues: Beyond Vision Problems
Popular Culture & Reading: Why Ms. Rachel and Bluey Matter More Than You Think
Your toddler is glued to the screen watching Ms. Rachel for the third time today, and you’re wondering if you’re failing as a parent. Meanwhile, your kindergartener can recite entire episodes of Bluey verbatim but still struggles to decode simple three-letter words. Before the guilt spiral begins, let’s talk about something that might surprise you:…
Continue Reading Popular Culture & Reading: Why Ms. Rachel and Bluey Matter More Than You Think
Books About Food: Delicious Stories That Build Early Literacy
There’s something universally captivating about food for young children. Whether they’re picky eaters who inspect every bite or adventurous tasters eager to try anything, kids connect with food on a profoundly personal level. Food books tap into this natural interest, using familiar and exotic foods alike to build vocabulary, introduce cultural diversity, and create opportunities…
Continue Reading Books About Food: Delicious Stories That Build Early Literacy