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Raising a short, confident daughter in a tall world

Raising a short, confident daughter in a tall world

by Lori Orlinsky | Jun 17, 2019 | Blog, Bubbles Academy Book Recs

When my daughter, Hayley, was three, she came home and declared that day would be her last attending the preschool she loved so much. When I asked her why, tears began streaming down her face. She explained to me that the teachers hung up a growth chart in the...
Bubbles Academy Book Recs for Grown-Ups: The Yes Brain by Daniel J. Siegel, M.D., and Tina Payne Bryson, Ph.D.

Bubbles Academy Book Recs for Grown-Ups: The Yes Brain by Daniel J. Siegel, M.D., and Tina Payne Bryson, Ph.D.

by Natalie Monterastelli | May 1, 2018 | Blog, Bubbles Academy Book Recs

GAME. CHANGER. That is all I can say! The Yes Brain does such an amazing job of synthesizing research about brain development, children’s behavior, mindfulness, play, parenting and more and translates it into actionable steps parents can take to foster the...
Bubbles Academy Book Recs for Kids: Abuela by Arthur Dorros

Bubbles Academy Book Recs for Kids: Abuela by Arthur Dorros

by Natalie Monterastelli | May 1, 2018 | Blog, Bubbles Academy Book Recs

Abuela, by Arthur Dorros and illustrated by Elisa Kleven is a colorful celebration of imagination and family. This beautiful bilingual picture book provides a glimpse into a day in the life of Rosalba and her grandmother (Abuela), who “speaks mostly Spanish...
Bubbles Academy Book Recs for Kids: Chalk by Bill Thomson

Bubbles Academy Book Recs for Kids: Chalk by Bill Thomson

by Natalie Monterastelli | Apr 5, 2018 | Blog, Bubbles Academy Book Recs

Chalk, by Bill Thomson, is one of my all time favorite books to share during story time. There is no text in the book, just beautifully photorealistic illustrations and a captivating visual storyline. I love this book for the room it provides for children to...
Bubbles Academy Book Recs for Grown-Ups: The Power of Play by David Elkind, Ph.D.

Bubbles Academy Book Recs for Grown-Ups: The Power of Play by David Elkind, Ph.D.

by Natalie Monterastelli | Apr 5, 2018 | Blog, Bubbles Academy Book Recs, Early Childhood Education, Parenting

The Power of Play, by David Elkind, is a must-read for anyone who is curious about the ways that screen time and early academic pressure have impacted childhood and children’s ability to engage in spontaneous, self-initiated play – and the importance of...
Bubbles Academy Book Recs for Kids: One by Kathryn Otoshi

Bubbles Academy Book Recs for Kids: One by Kathryn Otoshi

by Natalie Monterastelli | Mar 1, 2018 | Blog, Bubbles Academy Book Recs

One by Kathryn Otoshi. This beautiful book brings a lump to my throat every time I read it. “Everyone Counts!” And sometimes “it just takes one” to speak up and make a difference… Otoshi uses simple text and watercolor to express this...
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