Familius.com Shop

Familius Logo
familius-icon-green
Menu

Learn Together

An illustration of a woman with a pointed nose under a street lamp

Behind the Book: “Alphabet of Oddities” and the Rabbit Hole of Macabre Art

Learn Together, Play Together / By

Dive into this behind-the-book note from the author of Alphabet of Oddities to discover how 40 years of Victorian art and dark whimsy shaped the book. Ever wondered how a whimsical, macabre masterpiece comes to life? In this exclusive behind-the-book message, the author and illustrator of Alphabet of Oddities, Ronald Porcelli, shares the winding journey

Behind the Book: “Alphabet of Oddities” and the Rabbit Hole of Macabre Art Read More »

A group of kids reading books in a library

Talking with Kids About Book Banning: The Fiction, the Fact, and the Fun of “Down with Lime Books!”

Learn Together, Talk Together / By

Learn how to use Jan Zauzmer’s allegorical picture book Down with Lime Books! to start age-appropriate conversations with kids about real-world book banning. Fact or fiction? When a town bigshot and her cranky crew snatch all the lime-green books from the school library overnight, the kids must defend their right to read. A plot in

Talking with Kids About Book Banning: The Fiction, the Fact, and the Fun of “Down with Lime Books!” Read More »

A mother hugging daughter on a bench outside

10 Ways to De-escalate an Upset Child: Practical Strategies for Parents and Teachers

Learn Together, Talk Together / By

Discover practical de-escalation strategies for upset children from MD Sue Bagshaw & Michael Hempseed’s book, Calming Your Child. When a child is overwhelmed by strong emotions, standard discipline methods often backfire. They leave both parent and child feeling exhausted and frustrated. In this excerpt from Calming Your Child, authors Dame Sue Bagshaw, MD, and Michael

10 Ways to De-escalate an Upset Child: Practical Strategies for Parents and Teachers Read More »

Four backpacks hanging outside

Surviving and Managing Different School Schedules Under One Roof

Learn Together, Work Together / By

Learn smart strategies for managing different school schedules when your kids are split across schools. Simplify logistics and save your sanity! Parenting often feels like a masterclass in logistics, but few moments test a family’s coordination quite like the day your children end up on completely different academic timelines. Whether you are navigating the sudden

Surviving and Managing Different School Schedules Under One Roof Read More »

Watercolor illustrations of three birds in trees

The 3 Most Common Backyard Birds for Kids (Plus Fun Facts!)

Learn Together, Read Together / By

Discover 3 common backyard birds with fun facts, nesting habits, and calls in this excerpt from the ultimate birding guide, Hear Them Sing. Whether you are listening to morning birdsong or watching a feeder, identifying common backyard birds is one of the easiest ways for young explorers to connect with nature. From the cheerful robin

The 3 Most Common Backyard Birds for Kids (Plus Fun Facts!) Read More »

Mother and daughter reading with headphones on

Do Audiobooks and Graphic Novels Count as Reading? Why Parents Can Stop Worrying

Learn Together, Read Together / By

Wondering if graphic novels and audiobooks count as reading? Discover why experts say yes—and how they boost your child’s brainpower. Picture this common household scene: You walk into the living room, thrilled to find your child engrossed in a story. But as you get closer, your enthusiasm drops. They aren’t reading a traditional novel filled

Do Audiobooks and Graphic Novels Count as Reading? Why Parents Can Stop Worrying Read More »

a woman quilting in zero gravity

Quilting in Zero-G? A Q&A with Astronaut Karen Nyberg and Author Ann McCallum Staats

Learn Together, Love Together, Read Together / By

Go behind the scenes of A Quilt of Stars! Astronaut Karen Nyberg and author Ann McCallum Staats share the inspiring true story of how quilting in zero-G united a global community. What happens when a NASA astronaut and an award-winning author team up to write a children’s book about quilting in zero gravity? You get

Quilting in Zero-G? A Q&A with Astronaut Karen Nyberg and Author Ann McCallum Staats Read More »

girl playing with toys in a sandbox

Boredom Is a Lost Art: How to Build the Habit of Independent Play

Learn Together, Play Together / By

Letting kids be bored is a lost art. Learn how to stop playing event coordinator and help your child build a lifelong habit of independent play. The scene is familiar to every modern parent. Within minutes of the screens turning off, a heavy sigh echoes through the house, followed by the inevitable four-word complaint: “Mom,

Boredom Is a Lost Art: How to Build the Habit of Independent Play Read More »

Scroll to Top

📦 Free shipping on all continental U.S. orders over $60!