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Horses, Unicorns, and Why a Positive Mindset Requires More Than Rainbows

Celebrate National Unicorn Day with a positive mindset! Use the “Yes, And” trick from Unicorn (and Horse) to find magic in the mundane. We often think of a positive mindset as a sky full of rainbows—all sparkles and unicorns. But as any fan of Unicorn (and Horse) can tell you, a truly resilient heart needs

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3 Scoops of Funny Advice for a Bad Day (and the Flavors to Match)

Turn that rocky road into a sundae! Get a taste of the book “Bad Day Ice Cream” with funny advice for a bad day, tongue-in-cheek tips, and the perfect frozen pairings. If your day currently feels like a dumpster fire, don’t try to extinguish it. As Christopher Robbins, founder and CEO of Familius, always says,

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5 Secrets to Reading with Big Kids—Without the Power Struggle

Miss your bedtime stories? Learn how reading with big kids keeps you connected through the independent reading years. For many parents, the twilight of early childhood is marked by a subtle, bittersweet farewell: the end of the nightly bedtime story. It’s a natural transition. Your children are growing, their literacy skills are flourishing, and suddenly,

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The Starting Lineup: 12 Athletic Baby Names Inspired by Sports Legends

Score a win with the best athletic baby names! Inspired by sports legends, find the perfect name for your little all-star. March Madness is here, but for parents-to-be, the real “Selection Sunday” happens in the nursery. Finding a name with the legacy of a champion is its own championship run. Whether you’re a die-hard sports

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Saving Endangered Animals One Species at a Time

Saving endangered animals starts with understanding how conservation works and the real efforts helping these three species survive. Saving endangered animals can feel overwhelming, especially when headlines focus on what’s disappearing instead of what’s being done. But conservation is not just about loss—it’s about action, science, and steady progress. In this excerpt from Hear Them

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How Reading Aloud with Children Becomes a Language of Love

Discover how reading aloud with children transforms storytime into a lifelong bond and builds a more connected family through the simple magic of books. There is a specific kind of stillness that settles over a home when a book is opened. The frantic energy of the day—the mismatched socks, the unfinished chores, and the digital

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7 Heartwarming Characters Who Taught Kindness in Classic Literature

From Beth March to Atticus Finch, these seven characters who taught kindness show us how to love. Discover the iconic literary moments that inspire good deeds. There is a specific kind of magic that happens when you open a book and find a character who feels like a warm hug. We’ve all been there—turning pages

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