Have you ever sat down to read a Dr. Seuss book to your kids and thought, “Wow. I’ve read this book at least 500 times, but I’ve never noticed that his writing actually has the power to change the world.”? I have, and when that door opened for me, it changed my world. Theodor Seuss Geisel has published over 60 books full of wisdom, curiosity and a perspective on the world that makes me not only want to be a better person, but attempt to as well. And I know I’m not the only on

Did you like green eggs and ham? Did you wish the cat in the hat would come to play at your house? Whether or not you loved hearing the spritely sentences of those stories as a child, your brain lapped them up-and children's brains continue to do so half a century after they were written. There is a reason these books still fill racks everywhere from Target to your local library. It turns out that listening to the infectious cadence of lines like Dr. Seuss's works wonders hel

There's no need for an excuse to get outdoors and enjoy the sunshine together this long weekend, but these fun activties can help keep the little ones active! There are LOTS of great ideas out there to get the kids in the spirit (and stay enaged) while you grill and party prep. Let the 4th of July snacks, crafts, and reading begin! A little napping in the sun will do, too ;) Fireworks Craft All you need is a straw, some child/clothing-safe red and blue finger paint, and paper