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How to Get Kids to Read More + Great Books for Ages 7–12

September 12, 2026 / Leave a Comment / Books, Middle Grade Books, Reading Habits

We read a lot of books this summer. Between my three kids, we had everything from Harry Potter and The Wild Robot to Little House on the Prairie, The Bletchley Riddle, and plenty of Vanderbeekers! The secret to this much reading was pretty simple: we prioritized reading. We deliberately participated in summer reading programs, but I didn’t spend our summer tracking minutes

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Free Summer Reading Programs and Learning Resources for Kids

July 8, 2026 / Leave a Comment / Homeschool, Summer, Summer Learning, Summer Reading Programs

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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20 Must-Read Picture Books Your Child Will Love

June 18, 2026 / Leave a Comment / Picture Books

Our family has outgrown the picture book phase, but we will never say no to a good one when it comes our way. I actually enjoy getting a new picture book from the library and seeing my children enjoy them. While I don’t consider ourselves a chapter book read-aloud family, I will take full credit

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How to Build a Reading Habit When You Have No Time

February 6, 2026 / Leave a Comment / Audiobooks, Books, Reading Habits

Whether you’re already a reader or you’re wondering how to build a reading habit this year, you’re in the right place. If you’ve ever said, “I just don’t

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Best Middle Grade Book Series for Kids (Ages 8–12)

February 3, 2026 / Leave a Comment / Books, Middle Grade Books

My favorite genre of books is middle-grade books. While the target audience is between 8-12, these books are intended for anyone and everyone to read. The

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Best Christmas Chapter Books for Kids & Families

November 22, 2025 / Leave a Comment / Books, Christian Books, Christmas, Christmas Books

This year, I started to read Christmas chapter books early so that I could get this post ready on time for the holiday season. Many of these books you

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Why We Ban Potty Humor And the Books Our Kids Read Instead

June 26, 2025 / Leave a Comment / Books, Christian Living, Graphic Novels

Have you ever watched little boys having fun together? I cannot tell you how many times I have seen kids pointing and laughing at each other’s butts

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Everything You Need To Know About Audiobooks For Kids

June 9, 2025 / Leave a Comment / Audiobooks, Books, Yoto

Have you explored the use of audiobooks for your children? Are you hesitant? Or maybe you just need a starting point? This blog post will give you ideas

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How to Influence Your Child’s book List for purposeful reading

February 28, 2025 / Leave a Comment / Books, Intentional parenting, Reading Habits

As an adult, I’ve discovered a passion for both reading and listening to audiobooks. While reading wasn’t my go-to activity as a child, it has now become

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Why Audiobooks Can Spark a Love for Reading in Children

October 22, 2024 / Leave a Comment / Audiobooks, Books

A story Let me tell you a story of a boy who hated reading. It was a struggle to get him to pick up any book, let alone one his mom wanted him to read.

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