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In Teach Kids About Diversity: Why Understanding Cultural Differences, Social Justice, Diversity, Racism, and Equality Is Important for Kids, parenting author Frank Dixon shares practical tools to help parents build empathy and understanding at home. This isn’t about lectures or guilt. It’s about teaching kids how to think, how to treat people well, and how to become confident, compassionate human beings in a diverse world.

Most parents want their kids to read more — but between screens, busy schedules, and “I don’t like books,” it can feel like a constant struggle. The good news: you don’t need to force reading. You need the right environment, the right approach, and a few simple habits that make books enjoyable again.

In Teach Children About Nutrition: The Most Common Nutrition Myths and Real Nutritional Needs for Children, parenting author Frank Dixon breaks down child nutrition in a simple, parent-friendly way. This audiobook helps you cut through confusing advice and teach your kids what healthy eating really looks like, so they grow up with better habits, better choices, and a healthier relationship with food.

In Teach Kids to Become Mentally Strong: How to Instill a Strong Mentality in Your Kids and Help Them Overcome Struggles and Achieve Success, parenting author Frank Dixon teaches practical, age-appropriate strategies to help kids build resilience, confidence, and emotional control. This audiobook isn’t about “toughening kids up” or ignoring feelings. It’s about teaching them how to think, respond, and recover — so hard moments don’t define them.

In What They Don’t Teach in School: 7 Vital Life Skills to Teach Your Kids About Hard Work, Negotiation, Health, Relationships and the Key to a Happy and Successful Life, parenting author Frank Dixon shares practical, parent-friendly strategies to help children build strong character, emotional strength, and life skills they can use forever.

In How to Set Healthy Boundaries for Children: 7 Simple Steps for Teaching Children Boundaries, parenting author Frank Dixon shares simple, practical strategies to help you set limits without constant arguments, yelling, or second-guessing yourself. This audiobook shows you how to be firm and kind at the same time—so your child learns responsibility and your home feels calmer.

Gary really enjoyed exercising in the morning. Every little thing in nature grabbed his attention, from the tall, sharp blades of the grass to the cool breeze blowing against his wings.... He had only just started working out, but he would be meeting his friend by the pond very soon.

At dusk, the farm grounds come alive with endless sounds. Gary, who never misses an opportunity to have fun, is hanging out with Hopi and Dubey at the edge of the pond. They can’t wait to show off their dance moves later at the big dance!

It was the perfect morning to have fun! Gary and his friends had agreed to watch Grace hula-hoop. Grace stretched her legs and arms, took deep breaths, and placed a book on top of her head. This was her warm-up before the big show.

Today was Thanksgiving, and Gary was over the moon! He screamed and ran downstairs to meet his parents in the kitchen. “Happy Thanksgiving!” Gary looked around him and saw lots of pans and pots filled with delicious food in the kitchen. He immediately offered to help.

Gary had a unique idea. He and his friends would pretend to live in a kingdom full of magic. Everyone loved his suggestion, and Gary was chosen to be king. Daisy and Donna Duck would be his servants, and as the king of the kingdom, Gary would grant magical wishes.

Gary and his friends were going to play touch football in the yard. Everyone would be there! Gary had made grand plans for this game, but there was a small problem. He was sick! He felt sleepy and tired, and his whole body ached. His mom immediately called Dr. Frog, who put a thermometer under Gary's tongue to check his temperature.

Gary was having a fantastic day at school. He had done all his exercises and gotten excellent grades. Everything was going great until Miss Susan made an announcement.... There was going to be a Valentine’s party at school next week! The party would take place in the gym, and everyone would bring a Valentine’s card for their special friend.

As Gary and his friends were playing, Grace noticed something poking out of the grass.... Gary recognized it right away. It was a pin! The others had never seen anything like it before, but Grace grabbed it and held it above her head. She would be queen, and this would be her scepter!

Some people love Christmas and Thanksgiving, but Gary’s favorite time of the year is Independence Day! This year, he mowed the lawn, pulled out the barbecue grill, put a red tablecloth over the picnic table, and hung his US flag outside his front door. Gary was looking forward to serving corn on the cob, grilled pea pods, and dessert to his guests.

Gary and his friends, Grace, Hopi, and Dubey, hopped from leaf to leaf and ducked under low tree branches without breaking a sweat. No one could catch them! As they were singing and laughing, they made loads of noise. “Get out! Go Go!” hollered Mr. Squirrel, pushing them out of his tree.

Gary and his best friends are really scared of Halloween. That day, people like to put on strange costumes, masks, and scary makeup and walk around the streets.... Patrick the Pig is afraid of scarecrows, Charlie the Chipmunk is afraid of skunks, and Cousin Cricket is afraid of birds. Gary is really afraid of Jack-o-lanterns, so he thinks this day is the worst!

Gary the Grasshopper didn’t spring up as usual when his alarm clock rang. The previous night, Patrick the Pig had thrown a birthday party, and Gary was a bit tired. He and Grace had been invited to Patrick’s after-party baseball game that morning, so Gary had to eat as much as he could to have enough energy.

Cousin Cricket has come from the countryside for a surprise visit! Gary is really happy to see him, but he’s also feeling kind of down. He loves to play football, but his parents want him to play something safer. “I can help,” Cousin Cricket says.

Gary got out of bed after a long night and a big dinner of corn and milkshakes. A morning stroll around the park sounded like a perfect idea. As he was walking around, he came across a piece of brightly-colored paper.