Want to get your kids off of screen time and reading more? Try audiobooks! This list gives you ideas of favorite books perfect for families with kids of different ages and genders. These titles appeal to both boys and girls with different interests. Try audiobooks on family road trips, at home, while carpooling, or any […]
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On the Go With Mrs. P. and Tales2Go
How could I not know about Tales2Go before now? Oh, yeah, no i-gadgets. Until a few months ago when I unofficially adopted my husband’s new iPad for my own so I could get Tales2Go. Tales2Go Tales2Go is perfect for book-loving families like us — it’s practically a million (or 1,500) audio books for your iPad (or […]
Eight Reading and Writing Ideas to Try With Kids
by Christin Ditchfield Reading and Writing Ideas Reading Ideas: Read aloud together as a family — even with older elementary / junior high kids! If it’s a great story, they’ll be drawn in. Listen to audio books together in the car, on road trips and family vacations. Talk about the story, what the kids liked and didn’t […]
My New Favorite Way to Keep ‘Em Reading: Playaways
Playaways are, dare I say, one of God’s gift to parents. Seriously. Playaways Last week, we found Playaways at the library and I didn’t hear a peep out of my kids for two hours! I actually read my own book. (And fell asleep on the couch.) Luxurious. But, I am not a slacker mama. Really! […]