LAUREN'S LISTS

4 Kids Podcasts I Recommend

We’ve tried a handful of other science and story podcasts aimed at preschoolers through late elementary, and these are the only ones the...

10 Kids TV Shows I Don't Hate

I’ve largely opted for movies over kids TV offerings because the majority seem like poor storytelling, are too loud, frenetic and...

4 of Lauren’s Favorite Films

Some of my personal favorite, somewhat lesser-known movies. I was first trying to think of how to describe my taste in movies, but...

6 Picture Books that Evoke Wonder for 4-9 (and 37) year-olds

I really, really love all these books. And so do my kids. They are a gift – check them out from the library and you’ll find yourself...

Don't Stop Reading Aloud Once Your Kids Can Read By Themselves

4 Book Series to Read Aloud as a Family: So far in my parenting journey with kids 9 and under, these are my absolute favorite read aloud...

Board Books Are Not All Created Equal

4 Board Books You Won't Get Tired of Reading to Littles: As a book lover, I thought I was already gung-ho about reading out loud to my...

Parenting, That Sacred Gift

4 Movies to Inspire Weary Parents: Parenting is simultaneously the hardest and most joyful sustained work of my life. So many days are so...

Family Movie Night Home Runs

5 Top Notch Movies for Family Nights: These movies are all wonderful. Funny, poignant, deep, and just as enjoyable for adults as for...