Melanie NotarasDec 12, 20184 min11 CRAZY and SURE FIRE ways to keep your kids READINGSee, there's this thing called the summer slide that happens over the school holidays ... and sadly, no, it's not taking your kids t
Melanie NotarasDec 4, 20184 min9 Fun Things you can do with Books in the School Holidays!If you're looking for fun things to do in the school holidays, here are 9 unusual and fantastic ideas and activities your child will lov
Melanie NotarasNov 28, 20184 minBest teacher gift idea for Christmas? A Teacher Appreciation Book!Kids love giving Christmas gifts to all the special people in their lives - including their wonderful teachers. But instead of a box of medi
Melanie NotarasNov 21, 20184 minMake your own ... Story Advent Calendar!Kids love the magic of opening an advent calendar, with a new small gift every day. But instead of a chocolate or sweet, why not create your
Melanie NotarasNov 13, 20183 minTis the season to love books! 6 Christmas must-reads for 7-12 year olds.Ho, ho, ho, it's nearly Christmas! Whether you're sweltering through the summer heat, or rugged up against the snow, it's the pe
Melanie NotarasOct 24, 20183 min5 Deliciously Spooky Halloween Stories for Middle Grade readers ... if you dare!Halloween is supposed to be all about scary, right? Spirits, ghosts and horror can be fascinating, and books are a safe way for kids to expl
Melanie NotarasOct 16, 20187 minSolve your Christmas shopping by buying books online: last order dates roundup!Love Christmas? Hate shopping? Books make great gifts for both kids and adults - and shows kids you value reading by associating books with
Melanie NotarasOct 10, 20187 minLike Bizarre and Funny Adventure? Here are 53 weirdly funny stories for Middle Graders!Hey Middle Graders! Do you like stories that are bizarre, weird and funny, with adventure mixed in? Then you're just like me! So if you&
Melanie NotarasOct 3, 20183 minWhy Imagination is Important for Developing Your Child’s FutureMy daughter had her friend over for a play date today, and they wanted to cook. There were leftover egg whites in the fridge and I suggested
Melanie NotarasSep 4, 20183 minWant to know a better school fundraiser than cupcakes?If you can't already guess, I'll let you know. But first I want to ask you another question: what’s the best gift you can give your
Melanie NotarasAug 22, 20185 min7 Fun Games You Can Play To Increase Your Child's Vocabulary and ImaginationHow can we help our kids improve their vocabulary and imagination? It's not just about expanding their vocabulary (which we can do throu