The Unintended Consequences of Kindness
Kindness may be more critical to developing a healthy society in the modern, post-industrial era than any of us ever imagined. For...
3 Reasons Why Scary Stories Benefit Kids of All Ages
Fear is a powerful emotion that many scientists credit with helping our species survive. For example, most humans seem to have an instinctiv
Why Picture Books are so Important
One of my fondest memories as a father was coming home from work and being greeted by my two young sons who could barely talk or, for...
7 Best Practices for Summer Reading & Why it's So Critical for Young Readers
Most educators and parents agree that summer reading is beneficial and can make the difference between a child reading at grade level or...
Could Humor be the Secret Sauce for Children's Books?
Over the weekend, I was reviewing the list of top selling children’s books from last year and I noticed a common characteristic that...