Reading

Board books for the artsy mom and curious toddler

Elizabeth Weiss McGolerick — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 08:00:00 -0700

Tired of Dr. Seuss, Elmo and Pooh? You can teach your child to appreciate the fine arts of painting and literature with this roundup of colorful, educational and simply fun-to-read board books. And you won’t mind your toddler’s requests to read them over and over and over again.

Celebrate National Library Week

Kori Ellis — Sun, 14 Apr 2013 07:00:00 -0700

National Library Week takes place every April to celebrate our country's libraries, librarians and to promote library use. Encourage literacy and a love for libraries by celebrating National Library Week with your kids. This year, National Library Week takes place April 14-20.

Celebrate our librarians, one book at a time

Lisa Steinke — Fri, 12 Apr 2013 13:00:00 -0700

New York City children’s librarian Thea Taube found an American Girl doll in the office several years ago. Her idea? Lend the doll to little girls who might not otherwise have the opportunity to play with one due to the high price tag. Betsy Bird, also a children's librarian in New York for a decade has written her first children's book out this month. These women are two amazing librarians we're celebrating for National Library Week.

6 Books to help children cope with deployment

Laura Crawford — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 09:00:00 -0700

Books are undeniably a great resource that can give children not only a literary reasoning of a situation, but also an excellent visual — something that as a parent I can't always give through mere explanation.

Best Easter books for kids

Kori Ellis — Wed, 20 Mar 2013 11:00:00 -0700

Get ready for Easter by coloring eggs, decorating your home and reading about the history and traditions of the holiday. Teach your kids about the joys of Easter by reading one of these books.

6 Steps to raising a smarter child

Tonya Wertman — Wed, 07 Nov 2012 12:00:00 -0800

Encouraging your child to read, ask questions, stay curious and be creative will help foster a lifetime of knowledge gathering.

More than Mommy porn: “Why I read smut”

Maria Mora — Tue, 31 Jul 2012 10:00:00 -0700

Intrigued by the smutty books you keep hearing about at the salon or on Facebook? Learn why moms just like you are opening up about reading dirty books like Fifty Shades of Grey, and how many have been reading quietly all along.

Practicing Gratitude: Rediscovering reading

Nichole Beaudry — Mon, 23 Jul 2012 09:00:00 -0700

I’ve always had a stack of books on my nightstand. Both fiction and non-fiction titles waited in a neat pile for me to crack their covers. As a grad student, buried in novels, literary criticism and reference materials, I never imagined a day when reading wouldn’t be a central part of my life.

Preschool story time: 5 Classic must-reads

Whitney Coy — Mon, 09 Jul 2012 01:59:00 -0700

If you teach your children to love reading at an early age, there’s a good chance they’ll have a hobby for life. Curling up with a book isn’t just educational, it’s also a great way to spend time together, as well as an excellent way to wind down from a busy day.

6 Ways to encourage a love of reading in preschoolers

Naomi de la Torre — Mon, 09 Jul 2012 01:47:00 -0700

It’s never too early to fall in love with reading. Help your little bookworms develop a lifelong love of reading with these simple tips.

Mom Blogger Face-off: Have you read Fifty Shades of Grey?

Audrey McClelland — Mon, 25 Jun 2012 08:00:00 -0700

Fifty Shades of Grey has become the summer "it" book to read. Do you dare?

What I'm loving this week: 5 Fabulous steamy reads for moms

Audrey McClelland — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 08:00:00 -0700

Looking for some steamy reads for the summer? Loose yourself in these fabulous summer beach reads.

Jennie Garth talks childhood literacy, A Little Bit Country and single parenting

Kori Ellis — Fri, 23 Mar 2012 11:15:00 -0700

You know her best as Kelly Taylor from Beverly Hills, 90210, but Jennie Garth is also a newly single mom of three daughters -- Luca, 14; Lola, 9; and Fiona, 5 -- and going through a transitional time in her life. Garth took time out from her hectic schedule to talk to SheKnows about the Cheerios Spoonfuls of Stories program, her new TV show and being a single parent.

Celebrity moms talk about their favorite bedtime stories

Kori Ellis — Thu, 01 Mar 2012 09:00:00 -0800

March is National Reading Month with the NEA's Read Across America Day on March 2. Reading bedtime stories to your kids promotes literacy and offers the opportunity for valuable bonding time. Recently, Celebrity Baby Scoop talked to several celebrity moms about their favorite bedtimes stories and other pastimes with their children.

Top 5 Books for pet lovers

Virginia Chavez — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 08:32:00 -0800

What better way to take a break from your busy life than to spend a cozy afternoon curled up with your furry friend and a good book? This roundup of pet-inspired books offers continued proof of the astonishing power of compassion, loyalty and redemption provided by our pets. Grab one of these top 5 books for pet lovers and spend some quality cuddle time with your trusty companion.

Best mom books of 2011

Kori Ellis — Thu, 29 Dec 2011 11:00:00 -0800

From the humorous to the practical and everything in between, here are some of our favorite books for moms that were published this year. Check out the best books for moms of 2011.

How to create a family book club

Jen Klein — Fri, 21 Oct 2011 08:11:00 -0700

You have your book club and you love it. It has gone so well, in fact, that you have joined a mother-daughter book club with your daughter. You wish your husband would do the same with your son, but it’s hard to get them motivated so far. Is there a way you can extend the magic of book clubs to the family? A family book club, perhaps? Definitely.

Monday Mom challenge: Read a book

Jen Klein — Mon, 26 Sep 2011 08:08:00 -0700

Remember when we all used to carry a book around in our bags? Whether it was a novel we were so enthralled with or a self-help book, having an actual book handy was a common thing. Now, with the rise of smartphones, you’re more likely to see a mom waiting in the bleachers at soccer practice checking email rather than reading. That’s fine and all, but this fall, however, buck the trend. Put down the phone and read an actual book.

Controversial children's books

Laura Willard — Fri, 23 Sep 2011 09:00:00 -0700

A handful of controversial kids' books have been making the headlines lately. From a book about a pig whose parents died to another about a 14-year-old girl on a diet, many parents aren't pleased.

Make time to read to your child

Jen Klein — Thu, 15 Sep 2011 06:32:00 -0700

When you think about reading to your child, you likely think about being cozied up for bedtime with your rather young child, snuggled under the covers reading a not-too-long picture book. It’s a terrific ritual! But don’t limit your reading to your child at bedtime, and don’t limit reading to the young child. Reading to our kids has value in terms of literacy development well past the toddler years.

Start a sibling reading challenge

Jen Klein — Fri, 12 Aug 2011 06:19:00 -0700

Do you have a couple of children that are particularly competitive in nature? Everything, but EVERYTHING is a competition. It’s exhausting! But how about channeling that competitive instinct in your children into a reading challenge? Tap into their nature and see who can read the most. Ready….set….read!