Reading recommendations from Dr. Alice Mar As we head into the middle of August, I find that at our local pool, the topic of school is on everyone’s minds. In particular this year, as parents face new challenges and...
Reading recommendations from Dr. Alice Mar Whew, it’s mid-June and 2020 has been quite a year! I think a lot of us have been thinking about the importance of talking to our kids about race and racism. Sometimes, it’s...
Reading recommendations from Dr. Alice Mar I hope you and your family are doing well and staying safe during this unprecedented time. Since we’re all staying home a lot more than usual, why not explore all things related to...
By Danielle Steinberg for PBS.org Inch by inch, row by row, learn to make your garden grow! Browse through these seed-filled reads and explore the outdoors through books. From Seed to Plant Gail Gibbons Age: 4-8 Hard to understand concepts...
Recommendations from Dr. Alice Mar I thought I’d depart from my usual book recommendations this month. With the coronavirus pandemic, many of you are faced with school closures and may be looking for resources for educational things to do...
Reading recommendations from Dr. Alice Mar Last January I shared a list of kid-approved books that have also won the coveted Newbery award for the most distinguished overall contribution in children’s literature. I thought I’d return to the treasure...
Reading recommendations from Dr. Alice Mar It’s the gift-giving season! Books are my favorite things to give and to receive. I thought instead of a general gift guide I’d share what I’m getting my own kids. Your kids might...
Reading recommendations from Dr. Alice Mar Thanksgiving is possibly my favorite holiday. It’s (mostly) free from the commercial pressures of the bookends of Halloween and Christmas. It’s really all about eating good food, hanging out with family and friends...
Reading recommendations from Dr. Alice Mar I have a confession to make. I’ve never been a big fan of Halloween. I’m just not someone who enjoys being scared or spooked. But my kids have always loved the holiday, which...