Reading

My list of stay-at-home kids activities for parents who need a break is in response to all the blog posts and articles out there that push the idea of how …

  Each of the Richard Louv nature books I read is a gift, but his latest Our Wild Calling: How connecting with animals can transform our lives and save theirs – …

Newport Beach Civic Center Park (nicknamed “White Bunny Park” or plain old “Bunny Park”) is perfect paired with Newport Beach Public Library.

Did you know the California Library Association’s summer reading theme is Paws to Read?  Local public libraries in OC have special programs scheduled throughout the summer coinciding with their FREE summer reading programs. Our family …

Books bring me closer to nature. Reading library books to my kids is a shared experience that creates a bond through laughter and giggles or a lesson learned. Fables and …

Sure, we play outdoors. However, the public library is also an adventure for us and it saves us tons of money. My kids are book-a-day readers.  The best early chapter …

Yorba Linda Public Library has a great kid section with a special shelf for Caldecott Medal recipients. Don’t miss the beautiful rose garden and water fountain near the main entrance. …

The Laguna Niguel Public Library was remodeled in 2012 and features a large children’s section. Family-friendly? Kids Section? Separate kids section with 2 small reading tables for toddler size – with …

Dana Point Public Library has a modest kid section with new releases and separate area of picture books. Family-friendly? Kids Section? Small separate kids section with reading table for kids …

Billed as a “Survivor for kids,”  I breezed through my free review copy of Stranded – the book for kids by Jeff Probst – on our family vacation flight to Alaska. …