{"version":"https://jsonfeed.org/version/1","title":"Lisa M. Bell","home_page_url":"https://lisambell.com","description":"Lisa M. Bell","author":{"name":"Lisa M. Bell"},"items":[{"id":"https://lisambell.com/articles-1/f/how-to-inspire-kids-to-read-a-guide-for-parents","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/getty/108359459\"/><p>Ignite Their Imagination with Books</p>","url":"https://lisambell.com/articles-1/f/how-to-inspire-kids-to-read-a-guide-for-parents","title":"How to Inspire Kids to Read: A Guide for Parents","summary":"Ignite Their Imagination with Books","date_modified":"2026-05-03T17:52:30Z"},{"id":"https://lisambell.com/articles-1/f/why-did-you-wait","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/stock/103620\"/><p>By Lisa M. Bell</p>","url":"https://lisambell.com/articles-1/f/why-did-you-wait","title":"Why Did You Wait?","summary":"By Lisa M. 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