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Christmas Around the World

christmas-around-the-world-RARWith the holiday season in full swing, many of us are preparing with our favorite traditions. How does your family celebrate Christmas? Do you bake, sing carols, display a creche, or put up a tree? Whether or not you choose to celebrate Christmas, it can be interesting to learn how other cultures observe the holiday. This December why not teach your children about Christmas traditions around the world? Red Apple Reading would like to get you started by sharing how 5 particular countries are celebrating.

By Jennifer Campbell, ago

7 Ways to Help Children Express Gratitude

With Thanksgiving in just a few days, many of us find ourselves reflecting on our blessings. Whether big or small, all of us have reasons for which to be thankful. However, often we stop short and only feel grateful instead of actively expressing our gratitude. How can you help your family show their thankfulness during the holiday season? Red Apple Reading has some fun ideas on how you and your loved ones can convey gratitude to one another and to your community!

By Jennifer Campbell, ago

Celebrating Grandparent’s Day

After Mother’s Day and Father’s Day come and go in May and June, many of us assume that the holidays for honoring family have been wrapped up for the year. Red Apple Reading would like to remind our readers of another important holiday for honoring some pretty special people in our lives – Grandparent’s Day. While we should be thankful for our grandparents year round, Sunday, September 8, is the official holiday for celebrating our grandmothers and grandfathers! So don’t let this important day pass without paying proper respect to the patriarchs and matriarchs in your family. We would like to offer a few suggestions for making Grandparent’s Day extra special this year!

By Jennifer Campbell, ago
Book Lover's Day is Coming! - Red Apple Reading Express

Book Lover’s Day is Coming!

Those of you who love the written word will be pleased to know that August 9th is Book Lover’s Day! For me, everyday is really Book Lover’s Day because there is almost nothing that makes me more happy than settling in with a good book. Even if you are not the book enthusiast that I am, this is still a great day to wipe the dust off of that book you’ve been meaning to read and plunge in! While you are catching up on your reading, don’t forget to include your little one in the holiday festivities. Red Apple Reading has a few suggestion on how you can make Book Lover’s Day fun for the whole family!

By Jennifer Campbell, ago
Oh Say Can You Read? - Red Apple Reading Express

O Say Can You Read?

What are your plans for Independence day? Perhaps they revolve around spending time with family, barbecuing, or enjoying a restful day from work. This year, why not consider adding some patriotic themed books to your day? It is so important for our little ones to know why we celebrate this special day each year and sharing a book about our country together is the perfect way to do just that! Red Apple Reading would like to suggest some patriotic books to enjoy with your young reader.

By Jennifer Campbell, ago
Four Fun Father's Day Gifts - Red Apple Reading Express

Four Fun Father’s Day Gifts

With Father’s Day right around the corner, you are probably already considering what to get the men in your life on this special day. If you are like me, you find that special man in your life (father or husband) a little hard to buy for. It can be tricky to find just the right gift to give on Father’s Day, but let’s not give up too quickly and buy the first pair of socks or tie we see! Hopefully, this list of four fun gifts for Dad will give you some inspiration as you and your family prepare for Father’s Day!

By Jennifer Campbell, ago
Mother's Day -Red Apple Reading Express

Mother’s Day: Every Mom Has a Story

With Mother’s Day right around the corner, our thoughts turn toward our little ones and all the blessings that come with being a mom. Whether you have one child or seven, you have special memories with each that will last a lifetime. At Red Apple Reading, we would like to suggest that this year you consider Mother’s Day in light of the theme of Story. After all, every mom (and child) has a story and each story is precious. Let’s look at a few ways you can make this special day revolve around stories!

By Jennifer Campbell, ago