One of the thrills of the autumn season is cozing up to enjoy fun books. Here are our Editor's Picks of 10 great reads for your child this season! (Affiliate links below for ease in shopping.)
You've waited all this time for the official season that promises cooler weather, fun activities, and cozy mornings. Now that it's here (Sunday, Sept. 22), how are you planning to make a ruckus about it? The change in season is always worthy of celebration, especially when you have an eager child at home who loves soaking up new ideas and traditions.
Below are a handful of activities you can do the first week of fall to kicktart this beautiful, carefree time of year. There are 7 ideas total, so spread them out one thing per day, or go all in and do them all at once. However you decide to celebrate, I hope you enjoy!
Hispanic Heritage Month is Sepember 15 - October 15 each year, and what better way to celebrate Hispanic culture and the contributions of Hispanics to our country by soaking up literature? The beautiful picture books suggested here are bursting with colors and are fun picks for reading aloud to your kids. The Latino community has been on the rise in The Woodlands for many years, and knowledge about their cultures - as well as all cultures - helps to create space for empathy, acceptance, and appreciation.
National Hispanic Heritage Month is the period of time from September 15 to October 15 for recognizing the contributions and influence of Hispanic Americans to the history, culture, and achievements in the United States. I love celebrating this month with my family, because when I was growing up, I thought "Hispanic" meant "you’re from Mexico." I knew very little about Puerto Rico, Chile, the Dominican Republic, Colombia. Argentina, and a lot of the other modern Hispanic counties and cultures. So the kids and I are learning together, year after year!
Hurray for the three-day weekend! Labor Day is coming up on Monday, September 2, and we can't wait! In case you usually forget about this national holiday, it's always the first Monday of September, and in many ways it signifies the end of summer break (though summer won't officially be over until September 22.
Kids aren't the only ones who struggle with the back-to-school transition. Adjusting to a child's back-to-school routine and related events can be stressful and taxing for parents as well. Below are some tips to help you overcome the back-to-school blues.
