New Picture Books, January and February 2020
Want the scoop on the best newly published picture books? Here’s what I’ve been reading and can recommend to you and your students and families. ...
Read Aloud Books for 7th and 8th Grade
Yes, reading aloud to middle school students in 7th and 8th grade benefits them just as much as in elementary school. Immeasurably. Besides the enjoyment kids...
Everything You Need to Know About Blue’s Clues & You Host Josh Dela Cruz
We’re probably way more excited than we should be that the classic show Blue’s Clues is back in the form of a new Nickelodeon series called Blue’s Clues &...
Best Mac DeMarco Lyrics to Use as Instagram Captions
If you’re looking for a singer-songwriter who’s thoughtful, reflexive and poignant, Mac DeMarco is your guy. His candid observations about life, love and heartbreak have earned...
8 Beauty Trends That Are Already Taking Over Instagram in 2020
It’s 2020, which means it’s time to depart from last decade’s dedication to neutrals (ahem, Naked Palette, we’re looking directly at you) and unleash your inner...
Got 30 Ideas? Take the Storystorm 2020 Pledge!
If you’ve been here all month, you’ve been generating tons of ideas! Luckily you don’t need tons to “win” the Storystorm challenge. You just need 30...
12 Quotes About Insomnia to Post on Instagram When You Can’t Sleep
When you just can’t sleep, staying in bed and trying to force yourself rarely helps. While the most productive thing would be to get up and...
My Anxiety Increases When Things Are Going Really Well
Ah, anxiety—something most of us experience when things aren’t going so hot. Well, when things go even slightly off-base, I’m riddled with angst. If someone doesn’t respond...
Super Crush KO May Look Simple, But It’s an Elegant Brawler With a Ton of Heart
I’ve been eagerly awaiting the release of Super Crush KO ever since I first got to try a few stages of the game at E3 last year—and now that...
Wellness Expert Explains Her Big Issue With a Popular Food Trend
Hilary Duff, Busy Philipps and a slew of additional leading ladies are coming together on Feb. 1 in Downtown Los Angeles to discuss all things health and...
