Jennifer S. (she/her) is a graduate of Fresno State University. She spent a number of years working for non-profits before becoming a full-time stay-at-home mother. She currently lives in Central California with her husband, two children, and two codependent cats.
Finding personal connections to historical figures can create wonderful educational opportunities. The Little-Known Heroes series of books is a great way to introduce children to heroes that are worthy of recognition, but rarely highlighted in textbooks. → full article
As promised, here is part two of our “Laugh out Loud Children’s Books” roundup. For this second selection of giggle inducing material, I must warn you – some potty humor lies ahead. Whether it is talking about using the bathroom, or laughing at the word “butt,” some kids just cannot get enough. → full article
Some of the most memorable children’s books are the ones that make you laugh. I recently gathered a long list of laugh out loud book recommendations from friends, social media, and our local librarians. → full article
Kindergarten is a special age for many reasons. Kids are learning to recognize sight words and write their letters, figuring out how to use scissors, and going on some of their first field trips. → full article
It is always such fun for me when I introduce some of my favorite childhood books to my own children. I love to watch their reactions to the stories and illustrations to see if they like them as much as I did. → full article
Jennifer Garner is known and respected across the country not just as an actress, but also as a mother. I am a fan of hers, so when she shared a few of her favorite children’s books on Instagram, I immediately added them to our reading list. Since then, several of her recommendations have become family favorites, and I want to share them with you today.
Books can be a wonderful way of introducing children to cultures and traditions around the world. Folktales are special because they give us insight to the way people lived many years ago. Irish folktales are especially fun to read around Saint Patrick’s Day because young children greatly enjoy stories of leprechauns, rainbows, and pots of gold. → full article
One of our family traditions is collecting holiday themed books that we bring out to read throughout the year. I try to add a new book to our collection each year for an extra treat, just to keep our collection fresh. → full article
February is African-American History Month, also known as Black History Month. I wanted to use the occasion to highlight several children’s books that feature African-American history throughout the eras of slavery and segregation. → full article
Months after suffering through a miscarriage, Backstreet Boy Nick Carter and his wife, Lauren Kitt, announced that they are pregnant again! He shared the happy news with a photo of their 3 year old son, Odin, kissing Lauren’s pregnant tummy, as the proud parents looked on with big smiles. → full article
One week after welcoming their fourth child, Kanye West and Kim Kardashian West have shared the name of their newborn son. Kardashian made the announcement by sharing a text message from Kanye on her Instagram; it had a photo of a tightly swaddled infant and a short poem. → full article
Little People Big World’s Zach and Tori Roloff are expecting their second child! Tori Roloff shared the happy news on Instagram with a sweet photo of the proud parents standing behind their son Jackson, who wears a shirt with the text ‘Big Brother.’ Roloff wrote, “Zachary and I are so excited to announce that Jackson is going to be a big brother! → full article
