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How to Turn One Picture Book Into a Week of Play & Learning Often, as parents, we think we need to have everything planned out precisely in order for our...

Some picture books are finished when you close the cover. Others leave children wondering. Sunflower House by Eve Bunting is one of those stories. A handful of seeds becomes towering...

There are plenty of wonderful picture books about pumpkins, apples, falling leaves, and cozy autumn days. But some stories seem to do something more. They send us looking out the...

When I first became a mom, I planned every week with long to-do lists and rigid schedules. By the middle of the week, I was already completely burned out. Then...

Discover 5 gentle sunflower activities for preschoolers, including sensory play, process art, and hands-on learning for a joyful, seasonal week.