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5 Ways to Celebrate National Reading Month
“The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you’ll go.” As we collectively cry out to be allowed to go to “more places", perhaps encouraging our children to explore their creativity and imagination through reading is sometimes ...read more
Why It’s Important Parents Read to Children
Read Across America Day is coming up this week. If you're like our family most days begin and end with books, but other families aren't so fortunate. Time, money and lack of education all come into play. We're sharing resources to help make reading a family priority and facts ...read more
An Expert Guide to Parenting in a Digital World
A new book just came out yesterday by acclaimed childhood development and technology experts John Palfrey (President, MacArthur Foundation) and Urs Gasser (Berkman Klein Center for Internet & Society at Harvard Law School) and it couldn't be more timely. The Connected Parent: An ...read more
5 Tips to Encourage Young Readers
Back to school is in full swing. And whether your kids are learning at home or in the classroom, literacy is at the heart of every lesson, every activity, and every skill they acquire. It's so important to foster a passion for reading skills, and boost kids' confidence about ...read more
Why Middle Schoolers are Obsessed with this New Book Series: A Sparrow’s Tale
It's hard to compete with screentime, but it can be done. A new book, A Sparrow’s Tale, from author and musician Joe Petrucelli, offers kids the chance to reconnect with imagination and wonder. We're excited to partner with the author on an awesome launch giveaway. If you enjoy ...read more
Thanksgiving Books to Read Together
Gobble gobble. November is here which means Turkey time is right around the corner here. But before you watch the parade, throw around a football, and carve the big bird, curl up on the couch (or set up a designated reading teepee!) with your pumpkin-pie cuties and read one of ...read more
Why Is Book Of The Month Club So Famous?
Let's talk about why I use the Book of the Month Club to help fuel my reading habit. I love books. I'm madly, crazy, head-over-heels in love with books. Since we launched in 2007, books have been a huge part of what we do here. I think a woman who can find escape and solace in ...read more
Deep Work Book Review: A Solution for Working Moms?
Wouldn't it be great to work in a world free from distractions? I love being a mom, and summertime means having my favorite people around for travel experiences and simple hang-out sessions. Summer is our time to connect and bond; my people are my top priority. Summer is also ...read more
Celebrate Read Across America Day
Read Across America Day is here, and while it might be a weekend, you can still take inspiration from how real teachers celebrate with their students. This annual celebration of Dr. Seuss’s birthday encourages kids, teachers and all communities to come together not only read but ...read more
Author Spotlight: How to Keep a Secret by Sarah Morgan
How to Keep a Secret by Sarah Morgan is a must-read summer book pick available now wherever books are sold. Check out Momtrends interview with the USA Today Bestselling Author. 1. What inspired you to write How to Keep a Secret? I read a news story about someone who had kept a ...read more
Author Spotlight: The Summer List by Amy Mason Doan
If you're looking for a memorable summer read, pick up a copy of Amy Mason Doan's new release, The Summer List. Now available wherever books are sold! 1. What inspired you to write The Summer List? I was half-heartedly plotting a story about two women who hadn’t seen each ...read more
#MTBookChat: The Intermission by Elyssa Friedland
Join us for our monthly Momtrends Virtual Book Chat on Tuesday, June 26th at 1 pm ET / 10 am PT. Get your questions ready for author Elyssa Friedland as we discuss her new release, The Intermission: A Novel. Whether it’s on your smartphone, tablet, or computer, check in with us ...read more
Author Spotlight: Limelight by Amy Poeppel
We recently chatted with Amy Poeppel about her new release, Limelight: A Novel, available wherever books are sold. 1. What inspired you to write Limelight: A Novel? As a mom of three, I wanted to write a book confirming my belief that in raising children, mothers develop a ...read more
Author Spotlight: The Flight Attendant by Chris Bohjalian
1. What inspired you to write The Flight Attendant: A Novel? I had just flown into New York from Armenia and was meeting a friend for dinner in Manhattan. I was an hour early, so I went to the bar and ordered arak, an anise-flavored alcohol: imagine weaponized ouzo. First of ...read more
How to Raise a "Thinker"
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
Our Favorite Thanksgiving Picture Books
My little guy is all about kicking off the holiday season. But as his leaf-loving, pumpkin-spice sipping, autumn adoring mama, I refuse to skip straight to trimming the tree and rocking our ugly sweaters. We're savoring our bedtime rituals and I want to share our favorite ...read more
#TSMBookClub: The Mighty Odds by Amy Ignatow
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
#MTBookChat: Fractured by Catherine McKenzie
TWITTER BOOK CHAT Tuesday, October 18th 1PM ET/10AM PT Hashtags: #MTBookChat #Fractured Hosts: @momtrends @CEMcKenzie1 @JenniferVido Come join us for our next monthly Momtrends Virtual Book Chat on Tuesday, October 18th at 1pm ET/ 10am PT with international bestselling author ...read more
Harry Potter DIY Book Mark
Believe me when I tell you, there are some things you're never "too old" for. I got started late in the Harry Potter game. I didn't actually read the books until I was in college, but I remembered what a big deal they were when I was in the fifth grade. My friends all went to the ...read more
Put Your Kids in the Story with National Geographic Kids Books
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
Happy Mother's Day—5 Simple Joys of Being a Mom
Writing about motherhood is a rather daunting undertaking... There really are no words that adequately summarize what it means to be a mom— how it feels to hold your child for the first time or what it's like to watch your babies grow into independent little people. It's magical. ...read more
Inspiring Reluctant Readers with the Kindle for Kids Bundle
Being that it's National Reading Month, I thought now would be a great time to talk about one of our favorite topics, inspiring our children to love reading as much as we do. In my house, for instance, we've been reading to our children at bedtime, at the very least, and often ...read more
Dressing Little Miss Thing in babyGap's New Collection
My three year old is obsessed with the quirky characters in the Mr. Men collection of books. He has a particular fondness for Mr. Bump (because, he falls down a lot), Mr. Greedy (because, he eats a lot), and, of course, Mr. Messy (because, well, duh!). I thoroughly enjoy the ...read more
Story Surprise! A Monthly Book Service for Children
We love to read in our house. We read to both of our children in the womb and continue to read to them as they've grown over the years. From board books to chapter books and educational books, we love them all. Story Surprise is an innovative and fun monthly children's book ...read more