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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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
As pumpkin patches, apple orchards, and festive fall celebrations fill the season with bustling excitement, there comes a time when we crave a quieter, more intimate way to savor autumn’s magic. For those cozy moments with your little ones, we’ve curated (and continue to grow) a collection of the very …
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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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