We had an incredible summer of reading, with so many wonderful books to choose from. I personally spent some time reading more historical fiction middle-grade chapter books so I could put together this list for you. Historical fiction is my daughter’s favorite genre, and I love that it gives kids a wonderful way to learn
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We are losing the battle against screens. Everywhere I look, parents are surrendering to screens with increasing ease. There are many understandable reasons parents turn to screens. We use them to prevent meltdowns, stave off boredom, keep children occupied while we cook or work, ease long car and plane rides, and avoid disruptive behavior at
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With the kids home during the summer, I decided to pull out a few nonfiction books they could read during their spare time. I wanted books that were interesting, easy to browse, and helpful in building their curiosity and general knowledge of the world. Thankfully, many of these books were already sitting in our home
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Summer can get expensive very quickly. Between camps, activities, travel, snacks, and all the things kids somehow need the minute school ends, it is nice to find a few simple and free options that keep them reading, learning, and exploring. The good news is that there are several free summer reading programs and online learning
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This summer, I am using a few different writing resources to help my kids grow in grammar, sentence structure, free writing, and eventually paragraph and essay writing. I am not using these books as one rigid curriculum. Instead, I am using each one for its strength and layering them in a way that will give
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Math is one of those core subjects that will always be an important part of education. Finding the right way to teach it matters, because every child
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Looking for thoughtful Mother’s Day gift ideas? Here are 10 gifts for every kind of mom, from book lovers and coffee drinkers to moms who love jewelry,
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Whether you know your history or not, there’s something deeply engaging about a well-written historical fiction novel. I didn’t enjoy studying history in
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Book Title: Stormbringer: The Predator’s Stone (Book 1) Author: G.R. Boden Genre: Fantasy Ideal Age Group: 10-14 # of Books in Series : 2 with a potential
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As a Christian mom, I have been looking for resources to help me navigate how to talk to my kids about sex from a biblical perspective. Thankfully, many
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