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Easter Basket Idea!

Children’s books and an activity book displayed outdoors against a tree with a pink flamingo plush, promoting Kami’s Collection.

🌸 Hop into Easter fun! 🌸 Easter is just 2 weeks away, so don’t forget to grab your basket goodies that last longer than candy! 🐰✨ Dive into Kami’s Activity Book: The Ultimate Adventure Across America and the BIG HUGS for Kids Series Books 1-4 on Amazon. Search for Lisa Galdos and give your kidsContinue reading “Easter Basket Idea!”

National Children’s Craft Day

Creative graphic promoting kids crafts with colorful text, doodles, and a flamingo coloring page, encouraging visitors to find craft ideas on a website.

Tomorrow is National Children’s Craft Day Looking for a fun and creative activity to do with your child? Celebrate National Children’s Craft Day with simple crafts that inspire creativity, imagination, and hands-on learning. Visit the Resources page on our website for free activities including coloring pages, DIY craft ideas, and more that are perfect forContinue reading “National Children’s Craft Day”

Quote of the Day!

Inspirational quote graphic about books helping children imagine beyond what they can see, with a child daydreaming of a flamingo character.

“Books give children the freedom to imagine beyond what they can see.” – Unknown One of the greatest gifts we can give a child is imagination. Through children’s books, kids explore new places, meet unforgettable characters, build empathy, and dream bigger than their world around them. Reading together strengthens literacy skills, creativity, confidence, and connection.Continue reading “Quote of the Day!”

Kami’s Collection

Discover adventure, movement, and learning all in one! Kami’s Collection: The Ultimate Adventure Across America brings together 3 best-selling BIG HUGS for Kids books in one exciting volume for ages 3-7. Join Kami the Flamingo as she visits three of her fifty-state friends in each story. Every friend shares a special BIG HUGS move inspiredContinue reading “Kami’s Collection”

Fun Fact Friday!

Did You Know graphic featuring a cartoon flamingo sharing fun facts about flamingos’ balance, color, and group behavior.

Fun Fact Friday! 🎉🦩 Did you know flamingos can stand on one leg for a really long time, and they love hanging out in groups called flocks? Flamingos are known for their bright color, strong balance, and teamwork – just like Kami and her BIG HUG friends. Which flamingo fact is your favorite? Share oneContinue reading “Fun Fact Friday!”

The Hardcover Collection is out now!

Promotional graphic announcing a new children’s book release, featuring Kami’s Collection Volume 1 and highlighting it is designed for kids ages 3–7.

📚🦩 BIG NEWS! The Hardcover Collection is out now! Kami’s Collection: The Ultimate Adventure Across America is officially available — bringing together three best-selling BIG HUGS for Kids stories in one beautiful hardcover book. Designed for kids ages 3-7, this special collection follows Kami the Flamingo as she visits three of her fifty state friendsContinue reading “The Hardcover Collection is out now!”

Inspire Your Heart with Art Day

🎨Tomorrow is Inspire Your Heart with Art Day, and it’s the perfect reminder that creativity helps kids express who they are. Coloring, drawing, and crafting are wonderful screen-free ways to support imagination, confidence, and uniqueness. We have free coloring pages available on our website to help you celebrate with your little artists. Visit the ResourcesContinue reading “Inspire Your Heart with Art Day”

Today’s Reminder

Inspirational quote graphic reading “The world doesn’t need another copy—it needs the amazing YOU,” with a pink heart background and cartoon flamingo.

Today’s reminder for every little learner: the world doesn’t need another copy – it needs the amazing YOU. 💛🦩 Being yourself is your superpower. Let kids know that who they are is more than enough and exactly what the world needs. #BigHugsForKids #KamiTheFlamingo #YouBeYou #ConfidenceForKids #PositiveAffirmations #ParentingCommunity #HomeschoolMoms #TeachersOfInstagram #KidsBooksWithHeart #EarlyLearningFun #ReadMoveShine

Winter Wellness Reminder!

Winter wellness graphic with snowflakes and pine branches, promoting reading and movement to keep kids energized and happy during colder months.

❄️💙 Winter wellness reminder: reading plus movement helps keep kids energized, focused, and happy during the colder months. A short story, followed by a BIG HUG move, is a simple way to support both the body and the mind, especially when outdoor play is limited. Try it today and let learning and movement work together.Continue reading “Winter Wellness Reminder!”

National Compliment Day

In honor of National Compliment Day, let’s spread some BIG HUGS through kind words! Tag a friend in the comments and leave them a compliment. A few positive words can make someone’s whole day brighter, and it’s such a beautiful way to model kindness for kids. 🦩✨ Let’s fill this space with encouragement, smiles, andContinue reading “National Compliment Day”

Activity Idea!

📝 Activity Idea: Write a Compliment A simple compliment can brighten someone’s entire day. Help your child write a kind note to a teacher, grandparent, friend, or family member and watch how powerful a few positive words can be. You can download Kami’s free printable stationery on our website under the Resources tab:https://bighugsforkids.com/resources-quick-tips/ Let’s spreadContinue reading “Activity Idea!”

Happy National Imagination Day!

Happy National Imagination Day! 📚✨ Books open doors to new worlds, new ideas, and endless creativity. When kids read, they aren’t just learning words – they’re imagining places, characters, and adventures beyond their everyday lives. BIG HUGS for Kids is designed to spark curiosity, confidence, and imagination through movement, storytelling, and exploration across the UnitedContinue reading “Happy National Imagination Day!”

Today’s reminder for our little learners

Child smiling while reading a yellow book, surrounded by pink graphics with the message “You are brave, you are kind, and you can do hard things,” alongside Kami the Flamingo illustration.

Today’s reminder for our little learners: you are brave, you are kind, and you can do hard things. 💛🦩 Sometimes all it takes is one encouraging message to help a child believe in themselves. Let’s keep lifting kids up with words that inspire confidence, curiosity, and courage. Share this with someone who needs a BIGContinue reading “Today’s reminder for our little learners”

Homeschool Hack

Author Lisa Galdos smiling in a bookstore children’s section, holding her BIG HUGS for Kids book while standing between shelves of picture books.

🏡📚 Homeschool Hack: Incorporate BIG HUGS into Your Weekly Lesson Looking for a simple way to add movement, confidence, and learning into your homeschool routine? Try building BIG HUGS into your weekly lesson plan. Read a story, learn a new state, practice a movement, and let your child lead the activity – it’s a funContinue reading “Homeschool Hack”

Winter Reading Tip #2

📚❄️ Winter Reading Tip #2: Create a Reading Basket ❄️📚 Make reading extra inviting this winter by creating a special reading basket for your child. Fill it with your favorite books, a cozy blanket, and maybe even a stuffed animal or a bookmark. When kids have their own reading space, they’re more likely to slowContinue reading “Winter Reading Tip #2”