In Praise of A Man Who Was Good With Children
By Mary J. Breen My father was a man ahead of his time. My mother loved telling the story of the first time she visited his family’s farm in …
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Selecting Books for Your Birds
As children grow, their interests begin to develop with their personalities. Choose books that appeal to their interests. If you are lucky enough to be nearby, …
Book Review: The Walk
A charming children’s storybook to help children fall asleep and have sweet dreams By Carol Orsborn, PhD Grandmas: This illustrated children’s book …
Top 10 Children’s Storybooks of 2013
By Jan Parish, M.Ed. | Reading a good book together is one of the most cherished gifts a grandparent can give a grandchild. A quality storybook is one that …
Do You Read Aloud to Your Grandkids?
Grandparents who read aloud? It doesn’t get any better! In honor of Grandparents’ Day on September 8, GRAND magazine, Read Aloud 15 MINUTES non-profit, …
Macy’s Department Store Helps Kids Get Books
(Editor’s Note: At a time when literacy in America is slipping behind many other countries, we’re proud to share this story about one company …
Can’t You Sleep Little Bear? A Beloved Bedtime Story
Jan’s Book Reviews for Children Ages Birth to Five By Jan Parish, M.Ed. “I don’t like the dark,” said Little Bear. “What dark?” said Big Bear. …
Inspire Your Grandkids With a Trip to Florida and Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings Historic State Park
(Editor’s Note: Grandparents are always looking for fun new ways to improve the lives of their grandchildren. We want to share experiences and expose …
10 Best Story Books for Babies and Toddlers
Exceptional quality picture books that are perfect read-alouds for little ones By Jan Parish, MEd “There was one little baby who was born far away. And …
The Children’s Movement of Florida
By Jack Levine Investing in Children The Children’s Movement of Florida is a coalition of 325,000 Floridians dedicated to ensuring that children …