Tag: reading

How I Make Time to Read (Almost Every Day)

I love reading. Growing up, I read anything I could get my hands on—even the back of the cereal box, if nothing else was...

Read Across America — Ways to Celebrate

Read Across America was created as a way to motivate kids to get their nose in a book and read. The annual event is...

Harry Potter and The Life Lessons

In honor of the release of Harry Potter and The Cursed Child, I wanted to share some life lessons I think are to be...

Continual Learning in the Summer

It’s summer! School is out, the sun is shining (most days), and the pools are open! While summer is a time for relaxing from...

Dr. Seuss and Forgotten First Words

I’m about to make a mom confession—one that brought wide-eyed gasps when I shared it with a group of friends recently. Here it goes:...

The FREE Book of the Month Club — Books from Birth

When I was little, my parents signed me up for a one year membership to a Book-of-the-Month club. I loved it. I got a...

Silly Adults, Picture Books are for Kids

I adore reading to my kid. We read at least two picture books a day—usually more. As an aspiring children's book author, I know...

Five Books That Have Helped Make Parenting SLIGHTLY Easier

I heard a friend say once that you can go to the self-help section of the bookstore and immediately find a parenting book that...

Best Children’s Books . . . For Parents!

Reading to your child(ren) is important. We all know that. Reading to you baby is also important. But, let's be honest, there are only so...

Little Free Library — Have You Visited One Yet?

There is something truly special and unique about Nashville and the neighborhoods and communities that make up this vibrant city. One of the phenomenons...