Every day I discover more and more beautiful things. It’s enough to drive one mad. I have such a desire to do everything, my head is bursting with it.
- Claude Monet
Dad Suggests was created to share with others the many different things that we have loved sharing with our own children.
Our hope is that - by reading or visiting our children’s bookstore - you will find something special to enjoy with your own family.
- Ryan
All tagged being yourself
Lulu the Beaver is a wonderful new picture book to add to your toolbox of stories that teach kids to be themselves. Art matters, and pursuing your interests is vitally important.
Eddie Munson seems to be the consensus favorite new addition to Stranger Things in season 4, but why is that? He’s touched a lot of people, and there’s a lot that parents and teachers can learn from that.
Discover our favorite picture books about following your dreams. Help your kids pursue their true passions and chase their dreams. Teach them to keep that curiosity and childlike wonder alive, even in the face of societal pressure.
Parents should definitely dress up with their young kids on Halloween. The potential consequences of sitting out the spooky festivities simply pose too big of a threat to those precious childhood imaginations. So put on those silly costumes, adults!
Teach your kids to love who they are. This book list contains the very best picture books for conveying this message to your kids - celebrate being yourself. Do what you love. Follow your passions. Be proud of who you are.
Society is doing a very good job making children believe they’re worthless if they aren’t good at tests. I recently discovered the absolute perfect way to teach children otherwise - a picture book called All the Ways to Be Smart by Davina Bell. You simply must read this one with your kids.
Dad jokes are the antidote we all need to protect us from the dangers of being too cool for school. After years and years of being exposed to the embarrassment of dad humor, our kids will fear nothing. The best gift we can give them is a role model who is unafraid to be himself. Bring on the groans!
