In 2024, 51% of families read aloud to their very young children, while 37% read aloud to their kids between the ages of 6 and 8 years old. Some parents have said they stop reading aloud to their ...

Devan Chopra is reading to a pre-school classroom in Grafton, West Virginia. She's holding up the book Pete the Cat. "I'm here because I really want to spread the love of reading," she said. The high ...

It’s time for summer reading lists, reading programs, and reading challenges! Get your kids, ages 5 to 18, reading with children’s book recommendations from these up-to-date summer reading lists.

We’ve compiled a list of interactive reading tools that make learning to read fun, engaging, and confidence-building for children ...

A recent report shows changes in family chores but here's why experts aren't sold on the approach.

It’s a summer day and it's too hot to play outside. Your child is glued to a screen, content to spend their day with air-conditioning and digital media. Sound familiar? It’s the time of year when many ...

As kids head back to school, area pediatricians and librarians are encouraging parents and caregivers to help younger children embrace a love of reading. In some cases, that task may be an uphill ...

The benefits of developing an early love of reading are well known, but recent reports have shown that literacy rates continue to decline globally. With unprecedented competition for children’s ...

ANYMORE. RIGHT NOW, IN THE KANSAS CITY AREA, NEARLY 25% OF THIRD GRADERS CANNOT READ AT GRADE LEVEL. AND IF THAT DOESN’T CHANGE, THOSE STUDENTS ARE FOUR TIMES MORE LIKELY TO DROP OUT OF HIGH SCHOOL.

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