The Family section of Hoosier Chapter Books is designed to help young readers connect to their families, as well as to give parents reading tips and advice for supporting their children’s reading habits.
Our experts regularly discuss topics such as managing a child’s reading time, keeping up with their schoolwork, and how to help critical reading skills. We also provide links to other family-themed books, so be sure to check back often.
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Browsing the web, there’s a lot of stories about questions to ask your parents that make it seem like it’s something you should do right now! I agree with this, but the way some of them basically say it makes me think they didn’t ask them while their parents were still alive. Death isn’t a … Read more
A pregnancy announcement to parents doesn’t need to be perfect, but it does need to be perfect for your parents! There are lots of ways to announce a pregnancy to upcoming grandparents. I’ve collected fourteen creative way to tell your parents ‘the great news.’ When you’re having a child, telling your own parents is a … Read more
Kids love to learn, and curious as they are, they are always up for new experiments and ideas. The best part about kids is that their enthusiasm for learning is limitless, and the more you invest in them, the more fruitful it gets. School holidays can get monotonous for the little ones if not planned … Read more
Want to spice up your bedroom? No, not that way. I’m talking about bedroom accessories that will add character to your favorite room in the house. The bedroom is the one place where you can get away from it all without going very far. Your bedroom is your very own piece of the world – … Read more
How to get your parents to say yes is searched by thousands of people every month. For my first article at Hoosier Chapter Books, I want to dive into this topic and explain how my children and I have come to an agreement on the subjects of text messaging, online safety, and a morning curfew. … Read more
Have a new addition to the family? If you’re pregnant or have been recently (or if you know someone who is with child), I’ve put together an article with some great tips to make the experience go as smooth as possible. As a mother who has gone through this experience twice so far, I have … Read more
Family Thanksgiving shirts to the rescue. Thanksgiving is traditionally a time for families to gather for feasting and football. During the holiday, families don’t get to see each other very often, so they make the most of their time. However, there are still those families where the parents have split up and the whole family … Read more
Good question! In this article, we will tackle everything you need to know about trick-or-treating and Halloween party alternatives. Without any further ado, let’s get to the point and answer the question: What is the oldest age you can go trick-or-treating? In 2022, most kids stop trick-or-treating between the ages of 12 and 17. However, … Read more
How can you make each child feel important? It’s actually easier than you might think. Basically, if you want to have more one on one time with your children, simpy devote more time to that child. Easier said than done, am I right? In all seriousness, though, it really is as simple as setting aside … Read more