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Summer Reading for Children in Kindergarten – 3rd grade
While summer is an ideal time for children to relax, explore the outdoors, visit new places, and spend extra time with family and friends, it is also a critical time for children to maintain and build upon literacy skills.
To help get your children excited about reading over the summer, I’ve put together a list of books for children entering kindergarten through third grade with tons of kid appeal. I’ve included a wide range of formats, reading levels, and genres of books, so there is a little something for everyone.
Easy Dinner – One Pan Skillet Spaghetti
There’s a time and place for cooking an elaborate meal, and it’s not during the week. Especially in the fun but frenetic weeks between school finishing up and camp beginning. This one-pan skillet spaghetti recipe from Kathleen, the mom behind CatwithaK Cooks, is more of a technique than a rigid recipe, because it’s so easily adapted to your family’s tastes and dietary restrictions/allergies.
How to Be an Ally to Your LGBTQ Child
We asked Amit Paley, the CEO & Executive Director of The Trevor Project, a nationwide suicide prevention and crisis intervention organization for LGBTQ young people, to share his best tips on being a good ally—which could save a life.
Meet Erin: Owner of South Central PA Moms!
Meet Erin, the local mom bringing you South Central PA Moms. She describes herself as mom, fiance, publisher, advocate and is so excited to be a part of The Local Moms Network.
Guest Blogger Suzanne Wind: 10 Social Skills Unplugged for Your Digitally Focused Child!
Don’t let technology take over your child’s social skills and manners. These vital life skills are the foundation of kindness and respect and making others feel comfortable.
Five Steps to Getting Your Baby to Sleep Through the Night
Great tips for getting a good night of sleep!
Easy Pantry Recipes To Try!
These will be go-tos during this strange, social distancing times period—and beyond.
Olive Oil Yogurt Cake Recipe!
This is the perfect cake for a special brunch or to enjoy all week long.
Weeknight Recipe: Chicken Sausage with Broccoli Pasta!
This easy, healthy dish will become an instant go-to.
Gluten-Free Paleo-Friendly Banana Muffins
Try these delicious Gluten-Free Paleo-Friendly Banana Muffins!
Yummy Toddler Food
Amy Palanjian takes foods most kids like—like muffins and chicken fingers—and puts her healthy spin on them!