Celebrating Autumn with Little Ones

By Elle Steward, author and illustrator of The Autumn Woodland Tea Party Crisp air swirls through the forest, little creatures prepare for winter, and leaves float on the wind like stray pieces of a stained-glass masterpiece. Autumn is a magical season that tantalizes all the senses with beauty and wonder. Let’s explore some fun ways to savor this season with little ones by our side! …

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Reading Builds Confidence By Stephanie Morris

Reading is wonderful! You can escape to new worlds or learn a new skill, but the benefits of reading go far beyond simple enjoyment and education. Reading can influence our very character. Reading promotes a sense of confidence, broadens perspective, and empowers each individual reader. A study done several years ago by Dr. Josie Billington at the University of Liverpool states that those who regularly …

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Teaching a Foreign Language Through Story By Lori Ries

My youngest daughter, Jennifer, was five years old when she invented her own country. Her country was named New Zeenland. Jennifer, and a friend the same age, developed a language for their country called “Zeenish.” The language was what they spoke together. New Zeenland seemed a paradise in our home, except at dinner time when chicken was served. Chicken was New Zeenland’s national bird. The …

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Top 10 Extra Special Back to School Books for an Extra Special School Year – By Shawna Della Cerra

As this school year commences, many feelings are circling in our hearts and minds. Lawley Publishing is spotlighting the Top 10 Back to School Books for an EXTRA SPECIAL School Year that is sure to set you and your family up for a positive social, emotional, and academic year ahead. 1. Babe the Ballerina Dog, Erin Mindes and Lindsey Furr While May’s brother, August, is …

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Summertime and Heading to the Pool by Stephanie Wildman (author of Brave in the Water)

SUMMERTIME! And not just any summer, but one where we are emerging (hopefully) from a pandemic. Maybe you are behind in getting kids in the water for swim lessons. My family was. I recently took my grandson for his first swim lesson. He is almost five and would have started last summer, but pools were closed. When they re-opened, his mother (my daughter) inquired at …

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Fostering Imagination 7 Tips to Inspire Creative Minds By Stephanie Morris

Magical blanket forts, cardboard rocket ships, princess towers guarded by grumpy dragons, and troops of teddy bear soldiers all make for hours of playtime fun. These are the days of imagination! My husband and I would always laugh after a Christmas morning of bountiful presents when our kids would disregard their toys and wind up playing with the boxes. And I realized there is something …

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Top 10 Children’s Books for Summer Reading by Dr. Shawna Della Cerra

This is a great season for reading. Your summer will be super fun with this Top 10 Children’s Books for Summer Reading. Whether you are on the beach, in the mountains, resting at home, or on the road, these books will make any day an adventure. 1. Biscuits First Beach Day, Alyssa Satin Capucilli You’ll enjoy reading about Biscuit’s first time at the beach, playing …

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