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Book Nook: Best Children's Books

Motherhood Moments

The latest feature by Washington Post Opinion Columnist Alyssa Rosenberg compiles a list of the very best children’s books recommended by parents across the political spectrum. The story runs just in time for the holidays – as parents look for gifts that are not only entertaining but educational. And beyond all that, books are fun.

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Book Nook - Come Home Safe: A Novel

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From attorney and ABC legal analyst Brian Buckmire, Come Home Safe is a YA novel that explores the pain, the truths, and the hope that comes with growing up as a person of color in America, told in a way that can help foster conversations about what it means to navigate today’s world, as well as inspire ways to work toward change.

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Website Spotlight: Wee Lions

Motherhood Moments

Knowing that a curious mind is better prepared for learning, our dedicated staff of early childhood experts built the Wee Lions platform based on proven education practices that empower and lead parents to help their children become innovative thinkers and problem-solvers,” states Michelle Hsu, Chief Executive Officer of Wee Lions.

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Parenting Pointers: Helping Our Teens

Motherhood Moments

Educate yourself.) Magee’s book title says it all: Things really have changed. The idea is to offer research-based insights and guidance to equip not just parents but also educators and students to start a different conversation in their own lives,” says Magee. “If Magee offers a few tips: First, get the lay of the land.

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Parenting Pointers - What Parents Can Do to Protect Their Children on Social Media

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Have age-appropriate conversations with your children about the risks, such as cyberbullying, mental health disorders, and solicitations from online drug dealers,” advises Magee. Parents and educators see the damaging effects of social media up close every day. Don’t preach. hours nightly.)

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How to Be Entertained and Learn Something at the Same Time

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Now I watch very little TV, and what I do watch tends to be educational in nature (though very entertaining nonetheless). Reading Actual Books . Reading books – it generally doesn’t matter whether they are fiction, non fiction, or a memoir – can be very educational. Good Conversation.

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Parenting Pointers - Kindergarten

Motherhood Moments

I had a chance to interview Angela Kendall, author of the newly released and critically acclaimed book, “ A New Day: Kindergarten Is Here." Why did you write your book? What did you enjoy most about writing the book? I think this book is a great tool. It came to be quite similarly to my latest book.

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