Behind the Books

Where Writing Really Starts I’ve been thinking a lot lately about how writing really starts. Not with grammar rules or five-paragraph essays…It starts with a scribble. A doodle. A kid drawing a stick figure with a speech bubble and a big idea. That’s what I love about this free printable from Usborne Publishing — It’s […]

Reading is one of the most valuable habits kids can develop, but let’s be honest: sometimes, getting kids to sit down with a book is easier said than done.

Like you, I’m a parent. I have a daughter that I’m raising. I want to set her up for success and prepare her for adulthood. It’s a big job. A HUGE job. An unthinkable job. Just like you, I wrestle with all the big parenting questions…