One important virtue to teach children from a young age is the ability to care about others. No one wants to raise a child that is selfish and lacks empathy towards others. Besides, setting a good example for your children everyday, you…

Reading to your toddler is a great way to engage with them and show them that you care. Of course, there are many modern-day distractions that can get in the way. From tablets to video games, there's a whole host of things that your…

Finding out I was pregnant with my second child was exciting. I did the typical mom thing and began to purchase any and everything baby-related. While I wasn’t a new mom, it was still exciting and I figured there were few more things I…

Finding out you’re pregnant is an exciting time most women. I'm a mother of twins and I know how thrilling it can be to learn you're having twins, but overwhelming at the same time. To be honest, I almost fell off the doctor's…

Summer is a great time to kick back and relax and, frankly, not do much of anything. However, reading shouldn’t feel like a chore and it’s something that you can do alone, your kids can do alone, or you can read together. It seems like…

My 4-year-old daughter, Ava, is becoming quite the little explorer – she loves animals and being outdoors, and I love that she is interested in something other than her electronics. It’s important to encourage your kids to get outside and…

Celebrating Valentine's Day is a great way for children to have fun while learning about love. It may seem like a less significant celebratory day than others, but some of my favorite memories as a kid are those of…

Reading the best pregnancy books on the market can help you through one of the most life-changing experiences. It’s important to become knowledgeable on pregnancy and childhood, to make the best decisions for you and your baby. Below are…

I doubt I'm the only parent that has a three-year-old that hates eating vegetables! I swear my daughter could live on french fries, cookies and other fat happy food if I let her. As a parent, who has suffered withweight…

Looking for the best Halloween books for children? Halloween is right around the corner! Get your children excited about the festive occasion by reading them one of these excellent Halloween themed book. Share some giggles and…

If you are sending your little one off to school for the first time this year or need to touch on special issues like bullying, new kid jitters, or more you will want to check out this list I have put together of back-to-school books.…

I am an avid reader and use every opportinuty to encourage my kids to read, lining the shelves with books, leaving them on tables, or in baskets next to a comfy chair- moms lap is the favorite though. Bright picture books with…