The world around us is forever evolving, changing, and growing. Technology has most definitely accelerated this for our generation in the last few years. 

As much as we love new experiences, something has to be said about the feelings of nostalgia and the long to relive feelings, emotions, and long-gone moments from our childhood. 

But what if you could combine the two?!?!

Today we here to discuss a new initiative that is just that.

If you're a parent who was part of an old school book club, and or still part of a traditional book club today and would love to introduce the concept and benefits to your children then this chat is for you.

You may have heard that Messenger by Facebook recently launched Messenger Kids, a new and free video chat and messaging app that helps kids connect with friends and family in a fun, parent-controlled space.

To help parents encourage their kids to engage in reading, Booktopia has teamed up with Messenger Kids – to show parents how to set up and run a successful virtual kid’s book club.

To help talk to us about this today we welcome our special guest Sarah McDuling, Booktopia, Category Manager Kids & Young Adult Books 

We ask Sarah questions including:
What are the benefits of a virtual book club? 
Why do you believe it is so important to instil a love of books for children in this digital age? 
What do you see the advantages are of kids reading?
Why do you think that online book clubs will be sticking around for the better? 
Why do you think it’s important to integrate reading into kid’s social time?
So how does Messenger Kids and Booktopia work together to deliver a virtual kids book club online?
How can parents get their kids involved?
Typically bookclubs meet every month or two. How often are you suggesting that a virtual book club should meet?

For Sarah’s full article, please go to: https://kiddipedia.com.au/messenger-kids-and-booktopia-are-reinventing-the-kids-book-club-virtually/

For further details, please visit: https://twitter.com/sarahmcduling

The world around us is forever evolving, changing, and growing. Technology has most definitely accelerated this for our generation in the last&nbsp;few years.&nbsp;
As much as we love new experiences, something has to be said about the feelings of nostalgia and the long to relive feelings, emotions, and long-gone moments from our childhood.&nbsp;
But what if you could combine the two?!?!
Today&nbsp;we here to discuss a new initiative that is just that.
If you're a parent who was part of an old school book club, and or still part of a traditional book club today and would&nbsp;love to introduce the concept and benefits to your children then this chat is for you.
You may have heard that Messenger by Facebook recently launched <a href="https://about.fb.com/news/2020/04/expanding-messenger-kids/">Messenger Kids</a>, a new and free video chat and messaging app that helps kids connect with friends and family in a fun, parent-controlled space.
To help parents encourage their kids to engage in reading, Booktopia has teamed up with Messenger Kids &ndash; to show parents how to set up and run a successful virtual kid&rsquo;s book club.
To help talk to us about this today we welcome our special guest Sarah McDuling, Booktopia, Category Manager Kids &amp; Young Adult Books&nbsp;
We ask Sarah questions including:
<ol>
<li>What are the benefits of a virtual book club?&nbsp;</li>
<li>Why do you believe it is so important to instil a love of books for children in this digital age?&nbsp;</li>
<li>What do you see the advantages are of kids reading?</li>
<li>Why do you think that online book clubs will be sticking around for the better?&nbsp;</li>
<li>Why do you think it&rsquo;s important to integrate reading into kid&rsquo;s social time?</li>
<li>So how does Messenger Kids and Booktopia work together to deliver a virtual kids book club online?</li>
<li>How can parents get their kids involved?</li>
<li>Typically bookclubs meet every month or two. How often are you suggesting that a virtual book club should meet?</li>
</ol>
For Sarah&rsquo;s full article, please go to: <a href="https://kiddipedia.com.au/messenger-kids-and-booktopia-are-reinventing-the-kids-book-club-virtually/">https://kiddipedia.com.au/messenger-kids-and-booktopia-are-reinventing-the-kids-book-club-virtually/</a>
For further details, please visit: <a href="https://twitter.com/sarahmcduling">https://twitter.com/sarahmcduling</a>

I know there’s no magic handbook on parenting that can solve all our problems or a wise guru sat somewhere on top of a mountain who can answer all our millions of questions.

I also understand that parenting, although an absolute honour, is most probably the hardest thing anyone will ever have to do. 
Where Kiddipedia derived from was my curiosity: where do parents go for parenting support and answers? 

As Australia’s leading parenting advice website and a world-leading parenting resource, Kiddipedia is committed to delivering evidenced-based information from leading industry experts, and thoughts leaders, to help you be the best parent you can be. 

Together, let’s give children the life they deserve and a positive future.

I know there&rsquo;s no magic handbook on parenting that can solve all our problems or a wise guru sat somewhere on top of a mountain who can answer all our millions of questions.
I also understand that parenting, although an absolute honour, is most probably the hardest thing anyone will ever have to do.&nbsp; Where Kiddipedia derived from was my curiosity: where do parents go for parenting support and answers?&nbsp;
As Australia&rsquo;s leading parenting advice website and a world-leading parenting resource, Kiddipedia is committed to delivering evidenced-based information from leading industry experts, and thoughts leaders, to help you be the best parent you can be.&nbsp;
Together, let&rsquo;s give children the life they deserve and a positive future.

Kiddipedia Podcast

I know there’s no magic handbook on parenting that can solve all our problems or a wise guru sat somewhere on top of a mountain who can answer all our millions of questions.

I also understand that parenting, although an absolute honour, is most probably the hardest thing anyone will ever have to do. 
Where Kiddipedia derived from was my curiosity: where do parents go for parenting support and answers? 

As Australia’s leading parenting advice website and a world-leading parenting resource, Kiddipedia is committed to delivering evidenced-based information from leading industry experts, and thoughts leaders, to help you be the best parent you can be. 
Together, let’s give children the life they deserve and a positive future.

I know there&rsquo;s no magic handbook on parenting that can solve all our problems or a wise guru sat somewhere on top of a mountain who can answer all our millions of questions.
I also understand that parenting, although an absolute honour, is most probably the hardest thing anyone will ever have to do.&nbsp; Where Kiddipedia derived from was my curiosity: where do parents go for parenting support and answers?&nbsp;
As Australia&rsquo;s leading parenting advice website and a world-leading parenting resource, Kiddipedia is committed to delivering evidenced-based information from leading industry experts, and thoughts leaders, to help you be the best parent you can be.&nbsp; Together, let&rsquo;s give children the life they deserve and a positive future.

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