7 Parent-Approved Activity Books to Swap for Screen Time
March 10, 2023
By Christa Protano Spring break is just around the corner and with airfare skyrocketing, it seems like many families are opting for staycations or longer road trips. Personally, my husband and I opted to fly ourselves and the kids to a tropical d...
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How to Celebrate Read Across America All Yearlong
March 7, 2023
By Christa Protano In the past, the National Education Association (NEA) had designated the first week of March as Read Across America Week. This bookish time of year has been used to promote literacy in schools and also honor Dr. Seuss’ birthd...
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How to Get Your Child to Read More Books This Winter
January 24, 2023
By Christa Protano My youngest is in second grade and each month she brings home a fun reading challenge to complete in about 30 days. We hang it up on the fridge and it guides her book choices all month long. She loves that she gets to color a c...
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4 Books for a Sweet Escape
August 26, 2021
By Christa Protano
As I write this, COVID is on the rise again. The new school year is just around the corner (if not already here). Winter is coming — and I’m trying not to freak out. Whether it be on the screen or page, a fantastical adventu...
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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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