When kids ask, “Why should I brush, they’re only baby teeth!”
When kids ask, “Why should I brush, they’re only baby teeth!” OK, let’s all admit it, for one second you thought, well they are going to fall out, and it would make my day easier, and then sanity returned to your over tired brain, and you launch into full parental mode. One big deep […]
Bedtime: A Consistent Routine or Nightly Negotiation
Bedtime: A Consistent Routine or Nightly Negotiation “I need to go to the bathroom, I need a drink of water, mommy I need to tell you something, ‘I love you’,” if any of this sounds familiar, you’re not alone. Kids are just trying to prolong the fun, because at five they only seek instant gratification. […]
Why Clean Habits Matter
Why Clean Habits Matter Your Five‑Year‑Old’s Growth and Confidence Helping a five‑year‑old develop clean habits is more than washing hands and neat clothes. These everyday routines play a key role in a child’s physical health, emotional well‑being, and a growing sense of independence. Here at the animal learning network, we believe that kids learn best […]
What is Bullying to a 5 year old?
Bullying can feel like a big, scary word — especially when your child is only five. But the truth is, unkind behavior, power struggles, and early social conflicts often begin long before elementary school. In fact, research from the National Center for Education Statistics shows that about one in five children experience some form of […]
Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library Inspiring Kids to read with free books
If you’re like me you’ve probably heard of Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library. You thought that’s really nice, she’s helping under privileged kids from where she grew up to learn to read by giving away some free books. Sound about right? Well I challenge you to guess (no reading ahead) how many books Dolly Parton’s Imagination […]
#SaveWithStories — Amy Adams & Jennifer Garner help feed kids in need with celebrity reads
For those of you who don’t know about this remarkable cause #SaveWithStories, spearheaded by Amy Adams (@amyadams) and Jennifer Garner (@jennifer.garner), keep reading because what they are doing is simply amazing. They started a project to provide books and meals to schoolchildren who are homebound during this coronavirus crisis. The number of children who go […]
Coronavirus Sheds Light on How Much Teachers Really do for Our Children
As a children’s book author, I know only too well the importance of reading and the challenges elementary teachers face trying to make sure every child in our over crowded classrooms learns to read. For the purpose of this article I am going to focus on our precious first graders (ages 5-6). With schools closed […]
A To Zoo Author Visits Local Florida Elementary School
One thing I enjoy is getting the opportunity visit classrooms within my community and read my book to bustling kiddos. Their faces light up as we visit the characters in A To Zoo. After reading each story we have a question and answer session. I’m always amazed at how well the children listen to the […]
Teachers Love Reading the New Book A To Zoo in Classrooms
Teachers enjoy reading A To Zoo to their students. This recently launched book teaches valuable lessons for ages 3-8. It keeps the kid captivated and entertained.
New Children’s Book Teaches Lessons On Bullying, Empathy and Self Esteem
A To Zoo: 26 Animal Alphabet Adventures introduces kids to real-world life lessons while entertaining with 26 unique stories covering the alphabet and the animal kingdom! Joe Conroy, a writer based in south Florida, is launching a children’s book that guarantees to engage, entertain and teach the pre-K and elementary set. A To Zoo is comprised […]