Tag: literacy
Best Books for Kids About Taking Pride in Yourself & Your...
Years before I became a mom, I was chatting with my then-4-year-old cousin about a new friend he had made. “She has two daddies...
Summer Reading List: This One is for the Moms
The kids are playing nicely on the beach in front of you while you sit on your beach chair nestled beneath the shade of...
Love Your Local Library
Did you know that April 16 is National Librarian Day? No? Well, neither did I, and I work in a library! But it's a...
Integrating Diverse Books for Children Into Your Home Library
Over the past two years, I have been earning my master's degree in Educational Studies with a major in Literacy. Most of my work...
Parenting as Social Justice: My Favorite Books for Babies and Toddlers
I'm priming my son to fight for justice with me even at 18 months of age. Many people wonder what the heck that looks...
For the Love of Reading
My house is full of readers. Since taking them home from the hospital, my husband and I have read to our kids every night....
Summer Break Is Approaching, but the Learning Needs To Continue
School is ending and we are all wondering what to do with the kids for two months during the summer.
With the COVID restrictions decreasing...
Mom’s the Word {Westchester County Mom Book Club}
Before I had kids, I was an avid reader. I could easily finish a book in one lazy Sunday, curled up on the couch...
8 Tips for Motivating Reluctant Readers
School is back in session! As a former special education teacher, I know that this may not be a favorite time of year for...
What Your Child Really Needs To Know Before Kindergarten
Recently I was asked a question I seem to get at least once every Spring. It starts with some form of, "You're a teacher...










