Do you and your kids ever find yourselves in a reading rut? This happens to me all the time. It’s so easy to reach for the same few picture books over and over again. And while rereading books with...
Once you find out you’re pregnant there’s a lot to learn! A quick search for books on birth and babies reveals a staggering number of options. Which ones should you read? Sorting through the choices can feel overwhelming. To...
Learning how to use audiobooks with my young kids this summer has been a game changer for our family. And full disclosure, I’d never thought to do this until recently! I always pictured audiobooks being used primarily by older...
No matter one’s age, big emotions are HARD. That’s why as parents, one of our most important responsibilities is to teach our tiny humans about difficult emotions…and how to handle them. As a professional therapist, I thought that having...
It's SPRING! There's nothing like young kids to make you celebrate the magic of muddy, rainy and warm weather days! These spring picture books will get you tromping through mud puddles, listening to the rain dance on your umbrella, and...
Looking for some new picture books celebrating moms? 2020 and 2021 did not disappoint! From stories of gentle everyday home life to those of inspiring women, we've got you covered. Check out these five newer releases at your local...
These days when winter still holds on strong are perfect for cuddling up with a good book. Whether your routine is right before bed or anytime on the couch, my favorite read-aloud chapter books are an ideal boredom buster...
Whether this September brings homeschooling, remote schooling, hybrid schooling, or in-person schooling, we all need more stories of kindness. Rather than launch into my traditional back-to-school book roundup, I want to share some empathy-building, bucket-filling children's books about kindness...
Below is a list of five mom must-reads for those looking for new reading materials this fall. This blog has shared some book reviews in the past, so I wanted to share some of my own. These are stories...
Some books are windows, some are mirrors. This is a phrase I've repeated so often (including in my last post). There's an addition I am hearing more recently and love: Some books are sliding doors. This addition invites us to...
In + Around Seacoast
5 Seacoast Peaks Your Kid Can Summit
When you think of the Seacoast, I’m assuming that mountains don’t readily come to mind. However, while the southeastern portion of New Hampshire and...
