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National New York Day!

🗽✨ National New York Day was yesterday! ✨🗽 In BIG HUGS for Kids – Book 4, Kami the Flamingo travels to New York and discovers a BIG HUG move inspired by the state’s energy and spirit. 🦩💖 From skyscrapers to state parks, New York is a place of movement, creativity, and BIG dreams, perfect forContinue reading “National New York Day!”

How to Use BIG HUGS

How to Use BIG HUGS in the Classroom or at Home 🫂📚 Pairing reading + movement can transform storytime into an engaging, active experience that kids remember and love. With BIG HUGS books, you’re not just reading – you’re sparking imagination, improving focus, and encouraging confidence. 💡 Tip for Teachers & Parents: Try acting outContinue reading “How to Use BIG HUGS”

National Care for Kids Day is this Saturday

💖 National Care for Kids Day is coming up this Saturday! 💖 One of the simplest-and most powerful-ways to care for kids is by reading with them. 📚✨ Reading together: ✅ Boosts confidence ✅ Builds emotional connection ✅ Sparks imagination and curiosity That’s exactly why BIG HUGS for Kids exists: to help parents, grandparents, andContinue reading “National Care for Kids Day is this Saturday”

One BIG HUG = So Many Benefits!

🦩✨ One BIG HUG = So Many Benefits! In just 5 seconds:✅ Movement✅ Confidence✅ Smiles✅ Learning BIG HUGS isn’t just a book-it’s a tool for parents, grandparents, and teachers to bring connection and movement to everyday life. 💖 ✨ Want to try it?You can find all of my books on Amazon (linked in my bio)Continue reading “One BIG HUG = So Many Benefits!”

National Hug and High Five Day!

🙌💖 Happy National Hug & High Five Day! 💖🙌 Today we’re celebrating the power of connection, whether it’s through a warm hug or a joyful high five. Both remind kids (and grownups!) that they are supported, celebrated, and never alone. 🦩✨ In BIG HUGS for Kids, every page is about building confidence and joy, justContinue reading “National Hug and High Five Day!”

Free Activity!

🖍✨ Screen-Free Fun After School ✨🖍 When you need a quick activity to keep little hands (and minds!) busy, Kami’s got you covered! 💕 ✅ Coloring pages ✅ Crafts ✅ Word puzzles (like our NEW free word search!) ✅ Movement activities 📖 Kami’s Activity Book is packed with interactive fun that helps kids move, learn,Continue reading “Free Activity!”

Reading Tip!

📖✨ Story time Tip for Parents & Teachers!Want to make reading with kids more fun and interactive? Try using a different voice for each character! In BIG HUGS for Kids – Book 1, Kami meets new state friends, and giving each one a unique voice makes the story come alive. 🦩💖 ✅ Keeps kids engaged✅Continue reading “Reading Tip!”

Read Outside!

📖☀️ Two BIG reasons to celebrate this weekend: ✨ National Read a Book Day ✨ Play Outside Day At BIG HUGS for Kids, we believe in the power of BOTH-reading to spark imagination and movement to fuel confidence and joy! 🦩💖 Want to make your child’s screen-free time more interactive? Try turning BIG HUGS movesContinue reading “Read Outside!”

Wiggle Break

😅 When the wiggles hit… it’s time for a BIG HUG brain break! Teachers + parents, we all know those moments when kids just can’t sit still anymore. That’s where BIG HUGS comes in! 🦩✨ Here’s a quick movement straight from Book 2 – The Skate ⛸:✅ Gets the energy out✅ Refocuses attention✅ Brings smilesContinue reading “Wiggle Break”

Happy September!

🎉 Happy September! 🎂 We’re starting the month with double celebrations-Labor Day 🇺🇸 and all of our amazing September birthdays! 🥳 To every parent, grandparent, teacher, and child with a September birthday-BIG HUGS from us to you. 🦩💖 ✨ Labor Day is also the perfect time to rest, recharge, and spend quality time with theContinue reading “Happy September!”

Thank you🩷

💖 You make this journey so sweet.Every kind message, every photo of your little ones with BIG HUGS, every share and every read-it all means the world. 🦩✨ This series started as a dream close to my heart, and seeing it in your homes, classrooms, and storytimes is the BIGGEST hug of all. 💕 📸Continue reading “Thank you🩷”

How do you feel about your child going back to school?

✏️📚 Parents, how are you feeling about back-to-school season?It’s that time of year again-new routines, new classrooms, and maybe a few jitters (for kids and parents!). 💖 We’d love to know:👉 How do YOU feel about your child going back to school? Head over to my Instagram and vote! Vote in today’s poll:😅 A littleContinue reading “How do you feel about your child going back to school?”

Upcoming Holiday…

🚗✨ Labor Day is coming up! That means long weekend road trips, family time, and kids with lots of energy to spare. 💕 Kami’s Activity Book is the perfect travel buddy: 🖍 Fun coloring pages for quiet moments ✂️ Simple crafts to keep little hands busy 🧩 Puzzles + games that build problem-solving skills 🦩Continue reading “Upcoming Holiday…”

🎒📚 Back-to-School with BIG HUGS!

The first day jitters? Let’s hug them away… 💖 Heading back to school means new routines, new faces, and big feelings. And that’s okay! Kids shine brightest when they feel supported, seen, and confident to just be themselves. 🌟 ✨ Our “YOU be YOU” Big Hug is all about reminding children that it’s perfectly wonderfulContinue reading “🎒📚 Back-to-School with BIG HUGS!”

My child lights up when…

🌟 My child lights up when… 🌟Parents + grandparents—let’s celebrate those magical little moments. ✨What’s something your child/grandchild does that makes your heart absolutely glow? 💖 👉 Drop your answer in the comments! Let’s fill this thread with joy + connection. 💬 And don’t forget to vote in today’s poll:📊 How old are your kids/grandkids?👶Continue reading “My child lights up when…”