What does bedtime look like in your home? From peaceful slumber to battleground – we’ve seen it all. And while you can fill an entire library with books on the latest sleep training method and advice from well-meaning parents, there is one thing experts agree helps. Have a good bedtime routine. Young children especially need Read More
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Books You’ll Love to Read
These heart-warming stories are great for snuggling up with a book. All the Things I Love About You by LeUyen Pham (Toddler) Parents and caregivers share an unbreakable bond with their children. In this story, a mother recounts all of the things she loves about her son, from his laugh to the way his hair sticks Read More
Ways You Can Help Your Child Love Reading
Make reading together an inviting, snuggly time. Build a pillow fort to read in. Climb into the comfiest corner of the couch together. Let your daughter bring her favorite stuffed animals to cuddle. Plan a special reading time. There is no greater gift to your child than your time. Turn off all distractions like your Read More
Fostering a Love of Reading
The power of reading to your child is incredible. You already know how great it is for their brain development – how it builds their vocabulary, language, and communication skills. But the real beauty in reading together is in the way it strengthens your relationship with your child. Children need to feel loved, nurtured, and Read More
Books You’ll Love to Read Every Day
These tried and true titles are parent favorites during local storytime events, and the perfect titles to try during your 21 Day Challenge. I’m the Biggest Thing in the Ocean! by Kevin Sherry (Preschool) The giant squid is very proud of himself: after all, he’s the biggest thing in the ocean… or is he? Using Read More
Read Every Day Activities
This month’s suggested activity is pretty simple… read! Read EVERY DAY. Complete the 21 Day Challenge The perfect time to start is now. It’s never too late to start reading, and it’s never too early. Print out our 21-day challenge worksheet. Hang it on your fridge, your child’s bedroom wall, bathroom, anywhere that will remind Read More
Ways to Help You Read With Your Child Every Day
Your enthusiasm is contagious. Get excited about reading and your child will catch the reading bug, too. Use different reading voices and expression. Be silly. Add sound effects. Explore your voice – it’s powerful! Let your child’s hands get involved. They can turn the pages, hold the book, point to characters, or mimic actions in Read More
Read Every Day
If there was an easy way to improve your child’s chances of succeeding in school, would you take it? What if we told you it only takes 15 minutes a day… sounds too good to be true, right? It’s not! The secret: take time to read with your child. Reading with your child from birth Read More
Books You’ll Love to Give
These snowy titles are the perfect pick to give to your littlest loved ones this holiday season. The Snowman by Raymond Briggs (Infant, Toddler, Preschool) In the classic tale, a young child builds a snowman and at night, in his dreams, the snowman comes alive. Wordless books work well for any age group, but especially Read More
Activities to Pick the Perfect Book
Take a Field Trip Visit your local library or bookstore to pick out a book. Walk the aisles with your daughter, pointing out books you think she might like. Let her pick one to take home. Introduce her to a librarian. Ask the librarian if they’ll help your daughter pick out a book. They know exactly Read More