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Dreams Need to Stay Alive for Parents as Well as Their Children

August 28, 2019 by Guest Contributor

If me and my wife manage to teach our four headstrong pixie pirates anything, it’ll be to revere their dreams and listen to their hearts.

Filed Under: relationships Tagged With: Gidon Ben-Zvi, reading, work, work-life balance, writing

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Little Library Can Have a Big Impact on Your Neighborhood

August 7, 2019 by Vincent O'Keefe

The low-tech pleasure a free “little library” in your neighborhood offers children might leave them with great memories and a lifetime love of reading.

Filed Under: education, parenting advice Tagged With: books, reading, tips

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Do Kindergartners Really Need an iPad to Learn to Read?

September 5, 2017 by Pete Gilbert

Man, do I fear for the future of a generation of children that has to start memorizing iPad usernames and passwords at the age of 5.

Filed Under: education, gear Tagged With: elementary school, reading, screen time, technology

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Harry Potter and the Girl Tricked Into Loving the Books About Him

June 28, 2017 by Seth Taylor

Getting my young daughter to love Harry Potter (and love reading itself as a result) required some careful planning on the part of J.K. Rowling and myself.

Filed Under: relationships Tagged With: books, daughters, Harry Potter, reading

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Black History Month Reading that Fosters Empathy, ‘Moral Imagination’

February 8, 2017 by Vincent O'Keefe

Developing children’s sense of empathy is important for their moral growth. We suggest several books perfect for Black History Month reading.

Filed Under: education Tagged With: Black History Month, Black Lives Matter, books, elementary school, emotions, ethnicity/race, high school, middle school, reading

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National Poetry Month: Great to Celebrate with Kids

April 22, 2015 by Adam Gertsacov

We’ve compiled some great resources to help you celebrate National Poetry Month with your child, whether it’s reading poems or writing them.

Filed Under: education, entertainment, National Tagged With: books, fun, National Poetry Month, poetry, reading, tips

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