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Stories, tips, and things we've learned about raising kids with big feelings.

Kindergarten Books to Read: Bridging the Gap from Lap-Read to Reader
Jul 22, 2026
Kindergarten Books to Read: Bridging the Gap from Lap-Read to Reader
The transition from listening to a parent read to decoding words independently is one of early childhood’s ...
The Defiance Cure: How Picture Books Teach Respectful Boundaries
Jul 20, 2026
The Defiance Cure: How Picture Books Teach Respectful Boundaries
You ask your child to pick up their shoes, and they scream, "No!" You tell them it is time for the bath, an...
Main Character Syndrome: Why Personalized Books for Kids Fuel Entitlement
Jul 20, 2026
Main Character Syndrome: Why Personalized Books for Kids Fuel Entitlement
Your child demands that you play exactly what they want to play. They interrupt adult conversations because...
The Self-Doubt Epidemic: Bedtime Stories That Cure Insecurity
Jul 20, 2026
The Self-Doubt Epidemic: Bedtime Stories That Cure Insecurity
You sign your child up for a fun local event, a sports day, or a neighborhood game. But when you get there,...
Stop the Morning Dawdling: The Kids Books That Fix Your Routine
Jul 20, 2026
Stop the Morning Dawdling: The Kids Books That Fix Your Routine
It is 7:45 AM. You have to leave the house in exactly five minutes, and your child is lying on the floor, s...
The "Mine!" Phase: How Childrens Books Cure Toddler Possessiveness
Jul 20, 2026
The "Mine!" Phase: How Childrens Books Cure Toddler Possessiveness
If you have a toddler, you are painfully familiar with the "Mine!" phase. Your child snatches a toy from a ...
Refusing to Apologize? The Picture Books That Force Accountability
Jul 20, 2026
Refusing to Apologize? The Picture Books That Force Accountability
Your child hits their sibling, breaks a toy, or spills their milk, and when you confront them, the response...
Stop Rescuing Them: Why Personalized Books for Kids Breed Fragility
Jul 20, 2026
Stop Rescuing Them: Why Personalized Books for Kids Breed Fragility
When your child struggles with a math worksheet, do you give them the answer so they won't get upset? When ...
Stop the Bedtime Tears: Bedtime Stories That Cure Separation Anxiety
Jul 20, 2026
Stop the Bedtime Tears: Bedtime Stories That Cure Separation Anxiety
You have read the book, sung the song, and tucked them in. But the exact second your hand touches the doork...