I’m not proud to admit it, but screentime had taken over our house. My 9-year-old used to love reading, building forts, and playing outside. But lately? Every spare minute was spent locked onto a screen — tablet, TV, phone, didn’t matter.
When I tried to cut it back, it turned into a war zone: meltdowns, negotiations, even sneaking time when I wasn’t looking.
Then something unexpected happened.
My sister (a second-grade teacher) gave us a set of books she swore her students were obsessed with.
So what makes these books different?
Here are the 7 reasons why moms (and kids) can’t stop talking about this outdoor adventure series — and why I wish we’d found it sooner.