In a culture where so many parents, even well-meaning ones, struggle to figure out how to approach topics of race with their kids, I think books make it much easier to start to the conversation.
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The broad meaning of “family” is a focal point of the kindergarten curriculum at Mazzy and Harlow’s school, which I think sets the tone for both self acceptance and acceptance of others.
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There are few things harder for a parent than watching your child lose confidence. Although we can’t “fix” our child’s self-esteem, we can give them tools to better navigate their frustrations.
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In our library, we try to have books that use diverse characters in whatever story is being told, not just as supporting players, but as the heroes too.
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In addition to voting (and maybe taking your kids with you to the polls), children’s books are always a great way for parents to teach their kids about how our government is supposed to work.
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Whether your kid has a fear of the ocean (like me), a fear of making mistakes (like Mazzy) or a fear of the dark (like Harlow), here is a list of 12 books that can hopefully address their issue head on.
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Homework isn’t just hard for kids. It can cause a lot of stress for parents and really mess with your quality family time in the evenings.
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At drop-off, the first thing Harlow wanted to do when we entered the building was stop by her old classroom to say hello to her kindergarten teacher.
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Is it time for back to school prep already??? Even if the kids are ready, I’m not sure I am.
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This year, Mazzy started getting real homework and the responsibility to complete assignments on her own. Let’s just say, it was not an easy transition for her.
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At first, both Mike and I were a little unimpressed with Mazzy’s interest in graphic novels. But after battling with her to read novels without pictures, I did some research.
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You know those “mom questionnaires” that kids bring home from school? The ones where teachers ask their students to answer everything from “my mom’s age” to “what my mom does all day?”
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05/02/18
A Magazine for the Bravest of Girls
Recently, Mazzy and Harlow were sent the first two issues of a new quarterly magazine called Bravery Mag, which uses one brave woman in history to inspire 64 pages of stories, crafts, recipes and activities.
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What do you do when your kid insists that he’s Lebron James? Or a lion with long locks just like Rapunzel? Encourage it! Encourage your kids to think, to dream, and to unleash their creativity in all ways possible.
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I want my kids to be kind and compassionate, and for me, that starts with teaching them how to be a good friend.
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