As an author of children's books about friendship and overcoming challenges, I believe understanding bullying–what it looks like and why it happens – is crucial for parents, teachers, and anyone who cares about kids. Growing up, I experienced bullyin...

One of the most important concepts many children's books explore is the incredible power of friendship. There's a reason for that. Friendship is incredibly important in a child's development. Here are a few facts about friendship and t...

Valentine's Day isn't just about candy and cards; it's a fantastic opportunity to engage young minds in activities that are as educational as they are enjoyable. Whether you're a parent looking for a fun afternoon project or a teacher planning a them...

In a world where financial decisions shape our daily lives, imparting financial wisdom to the younger generation is not just a necessity but a responsibility. Scruffy Muffin Loses His Money isn't just a picture book; it's a stepping stone toward fina...

In the journey of education and personal growth, reading stands as a pivotal skill, opening doors to knowledge and imagination. However, not all children rush to embrace this world, and some may even shy away from it. As parents, educators, and careg...

Today I'm excited to share a special guest post from Sarah Perowne.* Thank you for these wonderful suggestions for unleashing children's imaginations, Sarah!In a world full of distractions, nurturing a child's love for creativity and imagination can ...

Financial literacy is a critical life skill, yet it's often overlooked in early education. While many think that financial topics are too complex for young minds, the truth is quite the opposite. In this blog post, we'll discuss the important role th...

Today, I have a special guest post from Margo Dill, author and publisher at Editor-911 Kids, and Fred Olds, author of the Read Aloud Stories with Fred Collection. Margo and Fred share their experiences finding problems to write about that kids will r...

Today, I’m sharing a special guest post that kicks off a series of posts from Margo L. Dill, M.A. Ed. In this post, Margo explains why you don’t need to feel bad about letting your kids listen to audiobooks! Thank you, Margo!My ten-year-old daughter ...

In this second guest post in a series of six by Margo L. Dill, M.A. Ed., author and publisher, Margo explains the benefits of graphic novels. Take it away, Margo!When my stepson was in upper elementary and middle school, he struggled with reading, bu...

Margo L. Dill, M.A. Ed., author, editor, and publisher at Editor-911 is back today with some excellent strategies for helping children learn to read on their own. ***One of the favorite parts of bedtime routines for many families is reading aloud to...

As someone whose children complain about having to read, I was super excited to see Margo L. Dill of Editor-911 Books is discussing this topic in post four of her guest series. Thank you, Margo!We want kids to read, and we don’t want to force them. W...

I’m excited to introduce guest post number five from Margo L. Dill of Editor-911 Books where Margo shares her thoughts on the Captain Underpants and Bad Guys series. My kids are huge fans of both these series, so I’m super excited to share this post ...

There are so many brilliant quotes online. Search Google for “inspirational quotes” and you’ll find pages and pages. I like to see the positive in life and I try and help my kids do the same, so I created a list of my favourite quotes for kids. There...

I recently did a Google search for quotes about money, and was surprised to see how many of the quotes felt negative. Then I stumbled across The Positivity Blog where you can find all the quotes below and more. Here are some of my favourite quotes fr...