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By Melissa Taylor On May 17, 2012 Comments (0)I geek out about books that help me understand my kids' brains and how I can facilitate learning, growth, and creativity. Since I read so many books, I thought you might like to know my very favorite books for parents. Are they parenting books? Maybe. I'd say they are books for thinking parents about kids. Read liberally. Ponder. Apply as needed.Read Full Post
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By Rachel Gutter On May 16, 2012 Comments (0)Spending a day with these incredible, tenacious mothers convinced me that you’ll never find a more devoted, more outspoken, more determined advocate for your cause than a mom inspired. Read Full Post
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By On May 16, 2012 Comments (0)This mother-of-three and PTO President has helped her autistic son walk and her dyslexic son read. Find out about her favorite family tradition, the surprising thing she loves to indulge in with her family, and more! Read Full Post
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By Melissa Taylor On May 15, 2012 Comments (0)Target and I want you to love your libraries. In fact, Target is giving 32 school libraries a makeover and wants to give you something, too -- a Nook prize package valued at $500! Read Full Post
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By Melissa Taylor On May 10, 2012 Comments (0)I’ve got good news and bad news.
Let's start with the good news, shall we? Hip-hip-hooray, it’s Children’s Book Week, May 7 - 13! Read Full Post
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By Robert Needlman, MD On May 9, 2012 Comments (0)I am constantly struck by the similarities between feeding children and reading to them. There are some obvious ones: both activities involve nurturing; both require engagement and cooperation; in both situations there is the potential for power-struggles, frustration, and messes that need to be cleaned up. (OK, maybe a book doesn’t make as much of a mess as, say, oatmeal; but you get the point.) Read Full Post
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By On May 9, 2012 Comments (0)We had a fantastic time at Mom Congress! Now that we're back, we'll introduce you to each of the inspirational women we've chosen as our 2012 delegates—one state will be highlighted each week, starting with Beth Zaiontz from Alabama. Learn about her passions, the book she’s reading, and more! Read Full Post
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By Melissa Taylor On May 8, 2012 Comments (0)Mary Pope Osborne, author of the popular early chapter book series, The Magic Tree House, just gave all 4,300 third graders in Newark, NJ a 28-book Magic Tree House boxed set! Why? Because 62% of these third graders didn't read at grade level. And that's 62% with dismal academic futures that Osborne can do something about. Read Full Post
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By Melissa Taylor On May 3, 2012 Comments (0)As we go forward to change the world for the better, Mom Congress delegates and parents everywhere are equipping themselves with the knowledge they need. Mom Congress 2012 gave us ideas and tools to be effective change makers. Today is the second of two posts highlighting some of those lessons. Read Full Post
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By Melissa Taylor On May 1, 2012 Comments (0)You know who’s going to solve the world’s problems?
Moms.
Mom Congress 2012 proves that mom advocates make education better for our children. Not only are the delegates for 2012 incredible, the presentations in the last few days were, too. Read Full Post







































































