When we express ourselves honestly, we remain true to ourselves and are authentic. Being honest sets us free from the burden of maintaining the contradiction between what we feel and what we express. Children should be taught that telling the truth is always better than...

When children face new challenges in life it is normal for them to experience strong feelings such as having doubts and even negative thoughts about themselves. Adults can help children by teaching them to adopt a positive point of view. Search for Silver Linings: The...

Teaching life lessons to children contributes to healthier and more positive relationships with others. They will be able to use these lessons to address problems and, in this way, they can become more independent. Cama: Your Special Friend subtitled Change Kindness Love Forgiveness has four...

Our experiences define us, but we should not cling to negative events because we could miss other more pleasant experiences. There are times when we feel sad and just want to be able to share our pain to overcome it. Some situations can be more...

When Lionel was born, he discovered he wasn't like the other butterflies. What does this mean? Why did this happen? In a beautifully illustrated children's picture book, Where Are My COLORS? A Colorful Story About Shining Bright in Your Own Skin by Rebecca Porter, you're...

Corrine’s Team by Dayle Dabney tells the story of a fish named Corinne, who is the best swimmer in Lavender Lake. She decides to put together a team, as she enjoys both swimming and teaching. Several fish come to try out: Yellow Flipper, whose front...

Caveman Teach Children Place Value Coloring Book: Math (Caveman Educational Children's Books) by Rod Rammage introduces Place Value to children. As children need early exposure to math concepts, Rammage produced this entertaining coloring book to help them understand Place Value. He developed a caveman voice...

Little Miss Jean and The Time Machine by Karri Theis is about a little girl who was having problems battling boredom and finding things to do. Jean woke up one day to find a shimmering silver box that was waiting for her. Sensing that this...

Stand Tall: The Chronicles of Buster and Bean by Teju Akande is heartwarming and inspiring as it celebrates the uniqueness of human individuality. At the center of the story is young Buster, who lives in the village of Bon Mot with his mom, dad, and...

Some of us recall the adage that children should be seen and not heard. Unfortunately, that is still very much the case for women and young girls around the world. But what if we spoke up and claimed our place? Michelle Davey and Laiya Davey...