» Celebrity Interviews, Parenting Tips & EntertainmentBook Club Archives -

Raising Happiness: 10 Simple Steps for More Joyful Kids and Happier Parents Book Review

•••

As parents, we all want our children to grow into happy adults. But sometimes we feel as though their personalities are already set in genetic stone. New scientific research reveals that happiness is a learned skill, and that parenting styles and practices have a tremendous effect on children’s emotional outlook on life. In Raising Happiness: 10 Simple S[...]

Mommy Calls by Dr. Tanya Remer Altmann

•••

Picture it: It’s 2:00 a.m. and your newborn is crying her head off. You’ve fed, burped, changed and swaddled her, but nothing seems to be working. Something is wrong, but you’re too sleep-deprived and anxious to know what it is. Enter Mommy Calls (AAP, $12.95). Written by Dr. Tanya Remer Altmann, a pediatrican (and mom of two!), Mommy Calls is a handy[...]

10 Children’s Books Featuring Black Characters That Your Kid Should Read

•••

There's nothing sweeter than climbing into bed with your child after bath time to read a book together. After all, reading helps boost their literacy as well as their language skills. And it also helps them to discover new worlds and cultures beyond their own. That's why you should look for books that offer diversity so that your child develops a sense of em[...]

10 Children’s Books To Read For Pride Month

•••

There’s nothing like snuggling with your child in bed at night and breaking out a book to read together. Reading, after all, helps them to expand their language skills and makes their imaginations soar. But instead of turning to the same old books on the bookshelf, why not take some pride as a parent and read a book that could have a very positive impact on [...]

Thank You For Being A Friend Book Will Give You All The Golden Girls Feels

•••

If you loved The Golden Girls growing up (or heck, even now watching reruns), then you know that the theme song was almost as popular as the show itself. The opening image of a Miami sunrise set the stage for the iconic song, “Thank You For Being A Friend.” And now, a new book has come out that will make you feel right like you’re eating cheesecake with [...]

Choose Your Own Adventure Books Empower Kids To Read And Make Their Own Choices

•••

Being a child of the 80s, there was nothing better than reading Choose Your Own Adventure books. They put you directly in the driver’s seat by determining your character’s fate (i.e. if you turn to page continue on this trip to the center of the earth, turn to page 87; or if you try to turn back, turn to page 88). The books allowed you to make big life d[...]

10 Valentine's Day Board Books For Your Little Love

•••

Of all the things that you're responsible for doing as a parent, reading a book before bedtime is by far a fan favorite. But instead of reading that same book for the umpteenth time, why not infuse some love into your bath/book/bedtime routine? Since February 14th is right around the corner, you should check out these 10 Valentine's Day board books for your [...]

We Are the Dinosaurs – Book by Laurie Berkner

•••

It’s almost inconceivable that twenty years have passed since Laurie Berkner broke out onto the children’s music scene with her famous song, “We Are the Dinosaurs.” To commemorate the momentous occasion, Simon & Schuster has released the new book, We Are the Dinosaurs, an adorably illustrated book that includes the lyrics to Berkner’s beloved son[...]

Judy Moody And Friends: Jessica Finch in Pig Trouble

•••

Jessica Finch loves pigs, pigs, pigs. With her birthday coming up, Jessica hopes that, just maybe, her present will be a real-live potbellied pig. Jessica can hardly wait for her party with Judy Moody and all their friends. But Judy Moody is acting like a pig-head, and Jessica UN-invites her from the party. To make matters worse, Jessica has snooped a[...]

Plan D by Sherri Shepherd

•••

“Diabetes could have killed me,” reflects Sherri Shepherd, mother to 8 year old son and Emmy Award-winning co-host of The View. “Instead,” she attests, “it saved my life.” In her new book, PLAN D: How to Lose Weight and Beat Diabetes (Even If You Don’t Have It), Sherri reveals how Type 2 diabetes—the same “rotten and dangerous” disease that killed her moth[...]

My shopping basket

Book Club