When a family has to leave their house and move to a small apartment, it's hard to let go of things--but having one another is what counts. Almost everything Callie's family owns is spread out in their front yard--their furniture, their potted flowers, even Callie's bike. They can't stay in this house, so they're moving to an apartment in the city. The new place is "small but nice," Mom says, and most of their things won't fit, so today they are having...
Even though we try to shield them from it, children pick up the stress we are feeling. They may not be able to talk about it. They may even think they are protecting us by not bringing it up. That’s why it’s important for adults to address tough topics with their kids. Here are some age-appropriate books that can help with tough topics kids might be thinking about right now like the pandemic, lonliness, and financial worries.