Articles filed under Children's Resources

Reading Early and Often!

Reading to your child almost from the day they are born (and even in utero) is considered to be absolutely essential if you want your child to read early, read often and love reading.  Although, I didn’t quite catch the reading to my child thing until he was 8 months, I can see its effects. I knew reading to him was important but, I was too busy with other essentials like diapers, nursing, sleeping, and taking... Read More →

Children’s Book Review – A Sick Day for Amos McGee

InshaAllah this part of an on-going series of Children’s Book Reviews with Islamic morals and principles in mind. By: Philip C. Stead, Illustrated by Erin Stead, 2011 ALA Caldecott Winner This is one of first books I have read to my son (18 months) that is not a board book. I was worried he might get bored and not notice the illustrations because of the muted colors. This book taught me we shouldn’t underestimate... Read More →