Top 5 Tips for Reading at Home

Reading at home with your child is very important in helping them to improve their reading skills.  I want to share with you my top 5 tips for reading at home. ———- Join Nitra’s Secret Treehouse for more literacy tips ———- Reading Aloud Reading aloud is one of the BEST things you can do to help your child’s Read More

Holiday Gifts for Kids

Finding holiday gifts for kids can be fun but also difficult.  Every family has their own traditions and ideas for gifts when it comes to kids.  Some do a set $$ amount, others do a specific number and others have no limits what so ever.  We are still trying to deiced how we want to Read More

Getting Ready for Back-to-School

Getting ready for Back-to-School time, the time of year most parents look forward to and kids don’t (well most don’t).  This can be a stressful time for everyone.  Make sure you take a few minutes everyday to have a good giggle.  If you need help finding reasons to giggle come join Nitra’s Secret Treehouse and search for Read More

Give the gift of an Experience

Instead of just giving a gift for a birthday or holiday’s or fill a basket with candy, give an experience.  Use what your child is interested in and give them some books to encourage their interest and then give them an experience to go with it.  I want to share a few examples of some Read More