I had the pleasure of being the secret reader in my daughter's pre-K class this week. I can't even tell you the look of sheer delight on my little one's face when I magically appeared in front of the famous smart board. I've never felt so famous or flattered. (Imma soak it in ...read more
With the first two months of the academic year wrapping up (how is that even possible?!), parents might be looking for ways to be more intentional about their children’s intellectual growth. No doubt about it, focusing on learning with all those distractions and temptations ...read more
Happy Valentine's Day, lovies (a bit early)! I used to dread this holiday back when I was in high school... and then through most of college, as well. I never seemed to have a boyfriend on February 14, and I remember feeling totally hopeless. (Oh, the dramatics of adolescence and ...read more
We've updated our original MLK, Jr. children's book roundup with the latest and greatest kid-lit picks. Sit down with the kids today, and read one of these books, and open up a chapter on a meaningful and, hopefully, ongoing conversation about one of the most important and most ...read more
Hamstersaurus Rex by Tom O'Donnell (author), Tim Miller (illustrator) Thursday, December 8th @ 1 PM ET / 10 AM PT Hashtags: #TSMBookClub #HamstersaurusRex Hosts: @theshoppingmama @momtrends @tomisokay @TM_Illustrator Mark your calendars for Thursday, December 8th at 1 PM ET / ...read more
The Mighty Odds by Amy Ignatow Thursday, November 10th @ 1 PM ET / 10 AM PT Hashtags: #TSMBookClub #TheMightyOdds Hosts: @theshoppingmama @amyignatow @momtrends Mark your calendars for Thursday, November 10th at our regular time 1 PM ET / 10 AM PT for The Shopping Mama ...read more
Thursday, July 14th @ 1 PM ET / 10 AM PT Hashtags: #TSMBookClub #red #readbrightly Hosts: @theshoppingmama @LieslShurtliff @JenniferVido Mark your calendars for Thursday, July 14th at our new regular time 1 PM ET / 10 AM PT for The Shopping Mama Virtual Book Chat featuring ...read more
Reading is a big deal in our house. I've read to my kiddos daily since they were newborns and I think that's why they enjoy it so much to this day. My son voraciously devours non-fiction books and being the good little sister that she is, my daughter follows suit. She delights ...read more
We have read to our kids from the time they were newborns. Books were a huge priority in my house growing up and, as such, I developed a passion for reading that I'm now able to help foster in my own children. In fact, the other night, I walked past my son's room and found him ...read more
Here at Momtrends, we are constantly in search of entertaining books that will challenge and fine-tune kids’ reading skills. If you make reading a priority in your home, your kids will not only foster a love for books, but also they will improve their reading levels in school ...read more
Now that the 4th of July is over, it’s time to get busy on your child’s summer reading list for school. Don’t wait until August to cram in reading time for the required number of books. There are plenty of popular choices newly released that will entertain and delight your son ...read more
We are big fans of I See Me, a personalized children’s book publisher. From personalized storybooks and board books, your child literally becomes a part of the story in their collection of fun and interactive books. We recently tested out the fun ABC What I Can Be! ...read more
With the holiday season upon us, there's no better way to celebrate than with a book. We all know how much kids enjoy their toys and video games. Why not start a new tradition this year and share the gift of reading with the ones you love? To help you with your holiday shopping ...read more
