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Sep 172021

10 Life Lessons I Learned from Children’s Books

  • By Mijha Godfrey
  • Posted on September 17, 2021September 17, 2021
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Here are the top 10 life lessons I’ve learned from the past three years of intensive immersion in kidlit and some books that beautifully illustrate the lessons.  You aren’t the only one who feels out…Continue Reading

May 262021

Plant Lives Matter?!: Parenting With Faith and Fear

  • By Mijha Godfrey
  • Posted on May 26, 2021May 27, 2021
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One day I picked my 8 year old child up from a playdate at her friend’s house and before leaving she showed me the art she made. It was a poster in the style of…Continue Reading

Dec 012020

Best of Jambo 2020 Book Bundles are Here!

  • By Mijha Godfrey
  • Posted on December 1, 2020December 1, 2020

Whew!  So that election took about 30 years longer than expected. And it’s still being contested in the early part of December. Voters on both sides expected a landslide and we got…a trickle. But do…Continue Reading

Nov 102020

Jambo Books receives the Caress/iFundWomen of Color Covid-19 Grant

  • By Mijha Godfrey
  • Posted on November 10, 2020November 10, 2020

From the iFundWomen website: IFundWomen of Color was created with our founding partner Caress to help diverse entrepreneurs bring their dreams into reality through raising capital via crowdfunding and providing grants, coaching, and the connections needed…Continue Reading

Nov 102020

Jambo Books receives National Association of Parenting Products Award!

  • By Mijha Godfrey
  • Posted on November 10, 2020November 10, 2020

From the National Parenting Product Awards website: Jambo Books is a children’s book subscription company with a wonderful mission. Members receive 2-3 books each month that feature children of color as the stars of their own…Continue Reading

Oct 242020

Why Books Should Show the Everyday Lives of Kids of Color

  • By Mijha Godfrey
  • Posted on October 24, 2020October 24, 2020

I’ve been a fan of Barefoot Books since my law school bestie took me to a little bookstore in Concord, MA that sold their books. I am proud and honored to offer a guest post…Continue Reading

Oct 162020

How do Parents Balance Screen Time Demands in the Age of Covid?

  • By Mijha Godfrey
  • Posted on October 16, 2020

We’re back with Shamika B. Packer, licensed counselor and our parental guide for getting through the virus crisis with our sanity intact. Today, Shamika has some advice for parents on balancing screen time. With kids…Continue Reading

Sep 012020

How Do We Talk to Our Kids About Black Lives Matter?

  • By Mijha Godfrey
  • Posted on September 1, 2020September 1, 2020

I am particularly interested in this one as the last time I tried to explain the movement to my 8 year old she became wholly enraptured by her reflection in a mirror and tuned me…Continue Reading

Aug 282020

How Do We Talk to Our Kids About the Pandemic?

  • By Mijha Godfrey
  • Posted on August 28, 2020August 28, 2020

Our second installment in our mental health series with advice from Licensed Counselor Shamika Packer

Aug 262020

Helping Our Kids Through Isolation Stress

  • By Mijha Godfrey
  • Posted on August 26, 2020August 26, 2020

Because of my work, I have the great fortune of meeting incredible people who care deeply about children and families. Shamika Battle-Packer is one of those people. She is a Licensed Professional Counselor with 20…Continue Reading

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