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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 Books about the Beach

Nothing will make you feel more refreshed, alive (and somehow, at the same time, 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 what I consider the best beach books to read …

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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.”  Or perhaps the uncertainty of pandemic life has made me even more grateful to …

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Merry Books & Brains

Carving out time to read our most beloved holiday books and do a couple creative, whole-brain projects is my favorite escape from holiday stress (and the shopping, scheduling, and preparing that causes it). We snuggle up on the couch, read, and then get busy creating. Once my kids are in …

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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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