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! …
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 …
Fall is here, the kids are back in school, and it is the perfect time for some fall family fun. This season is packed with events and treats your family will love. There are festivities for those who want to travel out and those who would prefer to stay in. We collected a list of 10 activities that will not only be enjoyable for you …
10 Fall Family Activities to Try This Season By Kaeti Spanbauer Read More »
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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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 …
Meet Kaeti! Growing up, Kaeti Spanbauer and her family moved all over the state of Oregon. From an early age, she learned to love meeting new people and discovering home in new places. One of her beloved past times as a child was reading. If she was not playing a sport, you would often find her in a library, up late at night with a …
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 …
Summertime and Heading to the Pool by Stephanie Wildman (author of Brave in the Water) Read More »
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 …
Fostering Imagination 7 Tips to Inspire Creative Minds By Stephanie Morris Read More »
When I was little, I was convinced that my Dad could fly. In fact, I was sure of it. We had a small kitchen that was closed off from the rest of the house, and in the evenings, he would sit us kids around the table, serve us dinner, and then tell us that he was not just Dad, but SUPERDAD. We would laugh and …
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 …
Top 10 Children’s Books for Summer Reading by Dr. Shawna Della Cerra Read More »
