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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.

According to Harvard, This is the Greatest Gift You Can Give a Child

Primerrily Crew Contributor

5 min

According to Harvard, This is the Greatest Gift You Can Give a Child

Our friends at the Department of Human Flourishing at Harvard University published a study analyzing various parenting styles and...

How I Scaled Back the Touch Screens, and Up the Human Touch

Allison Lee Pillinger Choi

10 min

How I Scaled Back the Touch Screens, and Up the Human Touch

Learning to Be the Parent, with help from Naomi Schaefer Riley “It’s not that there is no reason to use technology. It’s that ‘I want...

"Gifted" Gifting: Jigsaw Puzzles with Patriotic Purpose

Allison Lee Pillinger Choi

3 min

"Gifted" Gifting: Jigsaw Puzzles with Patriotic Purpose

This holiday season, we're not only celebrating together, we're also solving together! We love these gifts of jigsaw puzzles. And not...

Making a Selfless Act of Charity Also a Self-serving Purpose

Allison Lee Pillinger Choi

3 min

Making a Selfless Act of Charity Also a Self-serving Purpose

Between school, after-school activities, social time, meal time, and of course down time, it can seem challenging to make time for...

Celebrating Native American Heritage Day!

Allison Lee Pillinger Choi

6 min

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...

Rachel Gerli

4 min

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...

Thanksgiving Books Celebrating History of the Holiday

Allison Lee Pillinger Choi

4 min

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...

Reflections on U.S. History from a Purposefully Patriotic Parent

Sarah Monning Schoellkopf

3 min

Reflections on U.S. History from a Purposefully Patriotic Parent

A phenomenal selection of children’s American literature exists that will make you, your kids, and your entire family fall more deeply...

Bookshelf Spotlight: Veterans -- Heroes in Our Neighborhood

Allison Lee Pillinger Choi

2 min

Bookshelf Spotlight: Veterans -- Heroes in Our Neighborhood

Every day is Veterans Day at Primerrily! And with the official celebration of veterans around the corner, we want to highlight a...

Britt Riner

7 min

10 Things to Do and Say on Veterans Day

Veterans Day: We know it’s an important day, but we can often feel at a loss for how to celebrate it. Don’t worry, Primerrily is here to...

“If I Were in Charge”: An Election Platform Written by Your Kid

A.J. Grey

4 min

“If I Were in Charge”: An Election Platform Written by Your Kid

I still remember a writing assignment my first grade teacher gave us: to write a book called “If I Ruled the World,” based on the Judith...

Celebrating the America-versary of my Mom, Karol, and other Americans by Choice

Allison Lee Pillinger Choi

5 min

Celebrating the America-versary of my Mom, Karol, and other Americans by Choice

Frankly, the significance of our citizenship is easy to take for granted -- even at the voting booth.

The Virtue of Lazy Parenting: Ayn Rand Would Say It's Okay to Step Away

Allison Lee Pillinger Choi

2 min

The Virtue of Lazy Parenting: Ayn Rand Would Say It's Okay to Step Away

We are all about Front Porch Parenting... and part of that is knowing when to step away. Everyone has his or her own parenting style....

Allison Lee Pillinger Choi

3 min

The Tooth Fairy Teaches Civics!

When your kid loses his or her, turn the Tooth Fairy’s visit into a celebratory civics lesson!

Britt Riner

2 min

What Tastes Better Than Pumpkin Pie?

. . . One that has gratitude “baked” into it. My kids aren’t quite at the ages at which I feel comfortable letting them have at it when...

Bookshelf Spotlight: Growing Patriots Book Series

Allison Lee Pillinger Choi

2 min

Bookshelf Spotlight: Growing Patriots Book Series

Amelia is the author of a wonderful resource for young Americans -- or, as she calls them, “Growing Patriots.” We like the sound of it!

Primerrily talks Columbus Day (and Complexity) with Our Kids

Allison Lee Pillinger Choi

6 min

Primerrily talks Columbus Day (and Complexity) with Our Kids

May you and your kids learn something new about Columbus, as well as all the significance, consequence, and complexities of his voyage.

A.J. Grey

6 min

Commas Save Lives -- and Society!

A high school English teacher once told one of us, “The breakdown of language leads to the breakdown of society.”

How to Talk to Your Children About Amy Coney Barrett

Cynthia Schmidt

3 min

How to Talk to Your Children About Amy Coney Barrett

While our kids may not understand the ins and outs of government, they have a tendency to hone in on the truth and beauty of the matter.

Halloween Costumes in the American Spirit

Allison Lee Pillinger Choi

2 min

Halloween Costumes in the American Spirit

Our favorite costumes to incorporate Americana into your kids’ Halloween. Ideas here are for ready-made purchase or DIY inspiration!

Traditional values, modern parenting.

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