The Best Art Supplies for Kids
Art has a magical way of bringing adults and children into the present moment. As a teacher and mother, it is my favorite way to calm a child’s busy mind and body while boosting creativity and confidence. Mighty Books & Brains entails many thematic art projects and drawing videos, so here are …
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The Best Beach Books for Children
Nothing will make you feel more refreshed, alive, and utterly exhausted than a day at the beach with little ones. Whether you are headed to the beach soon or still have sand between your toes, here’s a list of the best beach books to read with your kiddos: The …
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Valentine’s Day Books and Activities
As Valentine’s Day approaches, I don’t think I’ve ever been more excited to celebrate the day with my kiddos. Maybe it’s because, as Dionne Warwick sang, “what the world needs now is love, sweet love.” Here are the Valentine’s Day books and activities that have us smitten. Books …
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The Best Christmas Tree Books & Crafts
The day we decorate the Christmas Tree is the official kickoff to Christmas. It’s the perfect day for reading Mr. Willowby’s Christmas Tree by Robert Barry, The Tree That’s Meant to Be by Yuval Zommer and Pick a Pine Tree by Patricia Toht. We snuggle up on the couch, read, …
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The Best Children’s Books and Crafts for Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving is coming, and it’s both a perfect time to have a blast doing silly turkey projects and to teach little ones the powerful practice of gratitude. So here are the best children’s books and crafts for celebrating Thanksgiving and counting your blessings! Mouse’s Thanksgiving Paint a Thanksgiving Feast …
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The Best Fall Books and Crafts
Pumpkin patches, apple orchards and fall festivals make fall a delightfully busy time of year. But when you need a quieter, cozier moment to celebrate fall with your little ones, here’s our (always growing) list of the best fall books and crafts out there. Fun with Leaves Make a …
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Everything to Love About Halloween
Halloween is coming and it’s a fabulous time to encourage BIG BRAIN thinking with our kids! Here’s a curated list of Spooky Books + Brains Halloween Favorites to make the most of this imaginative, creative time with your little ones. Costume Planning Whether your family is planning to dress …
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Learning about Gut Health with Kids
The more I learn about gut health, the more I am convinced it is the greatest superpower we can give our children (with empathy being a close second). When I learned that my children’s gut health would be largely established upon entering preschool and would affect their personality, mood, and …
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