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The Best Winter Books for Children

Snow falling. Cocoa steaming. Books waiting.When it’s too chilly to play outside (or your kid’s mittens have mysteriously disappeared again), it’s the perfect time to cozy up with stories that capture the magic of winter. We’ve gathered a few of our favorite picture books and simple, spark-worthy crafts to help …

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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 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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Gratitude, Giggles, and Great Books

Thanksgiving is on its way — which means it’s the perfect time to lean into silly turkey fun, cozy read-alouds, and meaningful conversations about gratitude. Because our children don’t just need pumpkin pie… they need chances to reflect, connect, and celebrate the big and small blessings in their world. Here …

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The Best Fall Books and Crafts

Between pumpkin patches and apple-picking adventures, autumn invites us to slow down, snuggle up, and soak in all the cozy magic. That’s why we’ve curated a growing collection of Mighty Fall Favorites — books that warm the heart and crafts that bring imagination to life. Perfect for leaf-crunching days and …

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🎃 BOO-tiful Books & Brains for Mighty Little Readers

First Things First… Some Halloween Treats Just for You! Before we dive into our favorite Halloween books, grab your Halloween Freebies! These mighty-fun printables invite kids to use creative thinking to turn ordinary shapes into extraordinary halloween fun and draw their family dressed up in Halloween costumes — superheroes, mummies, …

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Happy Guts, Happy Kids

The more I learn about gut health, the more I believe it’s one of the greatest gifts we can give our kids—right up there with empathy. When I discovered that my children’s gut health would be mostly set by preschool—and that it could impact their mood, focus, and even personality—I …

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