With so much of our lives spent on a screen, we are faced with a constant influx of information – Twitter wars, celebrities’ lunches, natural disasters, real wars, and most of all, people’s opinions on… everything. (Yes, we’re aware that this blog post is also an opinion!) Everyone has something to say, especially when it
Read moreThe Origins of Halloween
With Halloween just around the corner, your kids might be wondering: Where did this spooky holiday come from? Why do we celebrate it? When did it start? Tracing the origins of Halloween takes us back thousands of years ago in Europe, all the way to the ancient Celts who lived in the British Isles and
Read moreMisinformation in the Modern Era: Teaching Kids to Think Critically
-By Braden Harrison Ever wonder if the facts and figures you are reading are true? If the popular figures you follow on Twitter or Facebook are sharing articles filled with misinformation? Or if your children are getting the right information when browsing social media or the internet? Don’t worry, you are not alone. To understand
Read moreMarch 8, 2022: International Women’s Day
~An ode to all women~ To the women who write, who teach, who create, Who discover, who design, who innovate; To the women who cook, who clean, who read, Who manage, who grow, who lead; To the women who rise up and make their voices heard And the ones who work silently in
Read moreHow to Host a Book-Themed Birthday Party
If your child loves to read, loves libraries, and/or loves a specific book or series, and if their birthday is approaching, why not throw them an epic book-themed party? Check out these 5 neat ideas for hosting an epic birthday-book-bash! Invitations First step is to invite all those party guests! Follow these simple steps to
Read moreMerry Christmas and Happy Holidays 2021
Depending on where you are in the world right now, you may be celebrating Christmas, or Kwanzaa, or Hanukkah, or a plethora of other celebrations that promote joy, love, faith, and unity. Depending on where you are in the world, you may be able to gather in large groups… or have to respect 5 person
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