We’re partnering with our friends at OXO Tot, who make products for feeding, cleaning and bathing your little one. Together, we’re giving away a free year of HOMER, OXO baking tools, OXO Tot feeding products, and a HOMER activity book. You can enter for a chance to win by following @learnwithhomer and @oxotot on Instagram. You can enter the giveaway by following @learnwithhomer and @oxotot on Instagram. Click here to see the details.

A HOMER member wrote in asking about how they could make pet ownership a positive experience for their kids. Keep reading to see what Peggy, HOMER’s Senior Director of Learning and Curriculum Design had to say!

February is Black History Month. It’s a time to remember the past and pay tribute to the heroes who paved the way for change. It’s also a great time to introduce your child to books that show a diverse cast of characters living life and telling their stories. Keep reading for our pick of age-appropriate books that can help teach your child about respect and empathy for themselves and for others in the world.

Roses are red, violets are blue. We love tongue twisters, we hope you do too!

This Valentine’s Day, we wanted to share one of our great loves – tongue twisters! Keep reading to discover four funny valentine tongue twisters and our insights into how they can help your child learn to read.