The Parent & Teacher Shelf

A Glasswood Storyworks blog for parents and teachers raising the next generation of readers.

Frustrated child holding head beside a tall stack of books with text saying “Reading shouldn’t feel like this. We’re here to help!”—highlighting Glasswood Storyworks and Eden J. Spark’s mission to support struggling young readers.

Posted on June 15, 2025

Struggling to get your child excited about reading? You're not alone. Here are 10 creative tips to spark curiosity, reduce frustration, and make books feel like magic again!

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Posted on August 23, 2025

Discover how Glasswood Storyworks began, the story behind our mission, and the adventures to come.

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Posted on September 9, 2025

Jonathon Guidry shares raw stories—from runaway llamas to late-night reflections—that reveal why the hardest parts of parenting, teaching, and leading are also the most meaningful.

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Posted on October 4, 2025

Episode 3: From Failure to Growth

Jonathon Guidry shares lessons on perseverance, creativity, and the courage to start again—revealing how every setback can become the spark for something greater.

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Posted on October 26, 2025

In this episode, Jonathon Guidry, CEO & Co-Founder of Glasswood Storyworks, and children’s author writing as Eden J. Spark & M. Rose, invites listeners to pause and rediscover something we often lose as adults — our imagination. Joined quietly by his daughter in the studio, Jonathon reflects on the creative spark that drives both storytelling and family life.

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