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

Stop the Whining: Childrens Books That Cure the "I Want It Now" Phase
Jul 20, 2026
Stop the Whining: Childrens Books That Cure the "I Want It Now" Phase
We have all experienced it: the absolute tyranny of a preschooler who wants a snack, a toy, or your attenti...
Parent Burnout: How to Choose Picture Books You Won't Hate Reading
Jul 20, 2026
Parent Burnout: How to Choose Picture Books You Won't Hate Reading
Every parent has that one book. It is the book your child is completely obsessed with, the one they pull of...
Stop Wasting Money: The Ugly Truth About Personalized Books for Kids
Jul 20, 2026
Stop Wasting Money: The Ugly Truth About Personalized Books for Kids
We have all seen the targeted ads. For forty dollars, you can buy a beautiful, hardcover book that has your...
The "Jack-in-the-Box" Child: Bedtime Stories That Keep Them in Bed
Jul 20, 2026
The "Jack-in-the-Box" Child: Bedtime Stories That Keep Them in Bed
You have completed the entire evening routine. The teeth are brushed, the hugs are given, the lights are of...
The Weekend Whine: How the Right Kids Books Stop "I'm Bored"
Jul 20, 2026
The Weekend Whine: How the Right Kids Books Stop "I'm Bored"
It is Saturday morning. You have a massive list of chores to do, laundry to fold, and maybe, just maybe, yo...
Hitting and Biting? The Childrens Books That Cure Toddler Aggression
Jul 20, 2026
Hitting and Biting? The Childrens Books That Cure Toddler Aggression
There is nothing quite as shocking as the first time your sweet, loving toddler hauls off and hits you, or ...
The Silent Sufferer: Why Books for 8 Year Olds Must Stop Emotional Bottling
Jul 17, 2026
The Silent Sufferer: Why Books for 8 Year Olds Must Stop Emotional Bottling
You know something went wrong at school. Your eight-year-old walked through the front door with slumped sho...
Crying Over a Bad Grade? How Books for 7 Year Olds Defeat Academic Anxiety
Jul 17, 2026
Crying Over a Bad Grade? How Books for 7 Year Olds Defeat Academic Anxiety
It is Sunday night, and your seven-year-old is looking at their spelling list for the week. Suddenly, the t...
The "I Hate Being Different" Meltdown: How Books for 6 Year Olds Build Inclusive Thinking
Jul 17, 2026
The "I Hate Being Different" Meltdown: How Books for 6 Year Olds Build Inclusive Thinking
Whether it is wearing glasses, having a different hair texture, packing a traditional cultural lunch, or st...