SUMMERTIME! Families enjoy being outdoors, exploring the beauty of nature, participating in games and activities and, most importantly, having fun spending quality time together!
Summer offers plentiful opportunities for reading. Regardless of one’s age, there are exciting books to read, share, and discuss. For parents, there are also many other information-gathering options such as articles, blogs, and podcasts to help reinforce the kinds of experiences that will strengthen children’s development during the summer months, and beyond.
I’ve been writing articles for First Time Parent Magazine for over six years, addressing a wide range of topics. Some reflect parent’s joys or concerns. Others have to do with questions—specific matters that parents want to know more about. Many pieces relate to material in my books. Each of my articles contains information, practical strategies, and resources.
What follows here is a personally curated list of archived but still VERY RELEVANT articles with direct links—just in time for summer reading! I’ve chosen 12 “hot button” topics pertaining to learning and creativity (in no particular order), and each selection is accompanied by a short “Focus” descriptor. I invite you to read these articles at your leisure, and to share them with others.
