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Primerrily Library
While the Library of Congress serves as the national library of the United States,
the Library of Primerrily serves as the library of this community! Here is where you can find all of our past posts testifying to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. In these archives, it is self-evident that American families -- from sea to shining sea -- are passing on these values and ideals to our next generation.
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Board Game Afternoon
When weather turns and plans change, here's why we suggest ad-libbing into a board game afternoon! This last Sunday afternoon, the kids...
Primerrily Crew Contributor
2 min read
Making Kindness King
On the basketball court, in the swimming pool, and at parent-teacher conferences, I’m hungry to see my kids thriving. Thriving, of...
Chris Horst
2 min read
Want your kids to build character at school? Try these 3 recs
We’ve all heard (from the media and from our kids) a lot about bullying -- the kind on the playground and the kind in cyberspace. Often...
Primerrily Crew Contributor
4 min read
The Case for Common Humanity Over Critical Race Theory in K-12 Education
We’d like to think that our kids are too young to be exposed to the “grown-up” current climate of political polarization, racial tension,...
Primerrily Crew Contributor
7 min read
On Disney+: 6 Pixar “Shorts” to Love as a Family
If you can spare 5-10 minutes, you can escape to a magical world created by the creative masterminds at Pixar. These short films (and our...
Rachel Gerli
5 min read
Try These 3 Valentine Traditions to Make a More Meaningful Holiday
February marks a season of love with Valentine's Day landing right in the heart of the month. Like any holiday, Primerrily celebrates in...
Rachel Gerli
3 min read
Two Children's Books to Bring Alive the Legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr.
In celebration and remembrance of Martin Luther King, Jr., we’re reading to and with our kids about the life and legacy of an American...
Allison Lee Pillinger Choi
2 min read
From WWII to a Pandemic: Hoover’s Bill of Rights for Boys (and Girls)
We came across this fascinating piece, titled Enchanted World by Hoover Heads, about an article President Herbert Hoover wrote on being a...
Allison Lee Pillinger Choi
4 min read
What to Watch This Christmas? The Classics.
We’ve written about ways to make memorable moments with your kids this holiday season -- for instance, curling up with classic musicals....
A.J. Grey
3 min read
Celebrating Native American Heritage Day!
We LOVE Thanksgiving for many reasons, including the family, the food, and the reflection. While our 2020 style Thanksgiving is nothing...
Allison Lee Pillinger Choi
6 min read
Giving Thanks by Giving Back
In any given year, but especially this year, food pantries and soup kitchens are essential support systems for people and families in...
Rachel Gerli
4 min read
Thanksgiving Books Celebrating History of the Holiday
In addition to preparing dinner, feeling thankful, and giving back, we’ve got learning history on our Thanksgiving to-do list. Primerrily...
Allison Lee Pillinger Choi
4 min read
Bookshelf Spotlight: Liberty Lane -- A Conservative Children’s Book Series
A conservative children’s book series?! For partisans on the Left, red flags might be ringing. What could Liberty Lane be preaching in...
Allison Lee Pillinger Choi
3 min read
3 Ways to Teach Your Kids to Argue Nicely
In the ideal world, we teach to be nice. In the ideal real world, we teach to argue nicely! "Stop fighting!" our three-year-old daughter...
Cynthia Schmidt
3 min read
In Pursuit of Happiness: 5 Questions to Make Your Child Smile
Big transitions understandably lead to big emotions. 2020 has been a year of transitions unlike any other. There’s no need for me to list...
Britt Riner
5 min read
3 Tips for Making Friends Behind a Mask and at a Distance
During this COVID chapter of masks and distancing, we are talking to our kids about some ways to make up for these “social obstacles."
Allison Lee Pillinger Choi
2 min read
Parents, You Are Not Alone! Join Us on The Front Porch
Little did I know when I moved to Kentucky, a simple front porch would change my life. Maybe it will change yours too. Pour yourself a...
Britt Riner
7 min read
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