Extra Credit: Fun Books to Dive Into After School
March 1, 2022
By: Christa Protano When I first became a mom, I remember watching my 9-year-old nephew totally absorbed in a chapter book. At the time, we were sitting on the beach. I was so fascinated by this moment - the ocean was right in front of him, bu...
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4 Books to Read Before the First Day of School
July 29, 2021
Parents: It’s the most wonderful time of the year! We are not talking about the holidays — it’s back-to-school season, of course. While summer is in full swing and the idea of shopping for backpacks and notebooks might make you cringe, most ...
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Going the Distance
March 2, 2021
By Christa Protano Truer words have never been spoken, as many parents find themselves juggling remote learning and working from home once again. Whether you are monitoring your preschooler’s virtual learning or fully leaning in to homeschoo...
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3-2-1 Blast Off
October 13, 2020
By Christa Protano At 3:22 PM Eastern on May 30th, 2020, SpaceX and NASA launched the Crew Dragon, the first private human vehicle to head for orbit ever. Did you and your child happen to catch the launch? The first successful space mission in...
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Level Up with Discovery Readers
October 7, 2020
By Christa Protano It seems like every summer, school finally ends and just like that we are back-to-school shopping for the following year. While this upcoming school year is presenting its own set of challenges, one thing is certain: childre...
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