The 74 reports a decline in parents reading to children, linked to past negative experiences and digital distractions, ...

Looking for fun things for your kids to do this summer? Summer programs can be a fun way to encourage your kids to read more, and they can even earn some exciting rewards and freebies along the way.

With summer break around the corner, parents are seeking ways to keep young minds sharp and avoid the dreaded summer brain drain. Research says children who read for pleasure and are motivated to read ...

Children who start to read for fun early in life get better test scores by the time they reach adolescence, according to a new study. Reading for pleasure by the age of nine is also linked to better ...

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Now that school’s out it’s time to relax and have fun, but don’t forget to keep reading. One Worthington pediatrician said how kids spend this time out of school could affect ...

On Jan. 5, Queens-based children's book Author Crystal Velasquez and Rep. Grace Meng met at the Queens Public Library in ...

Our Kids Read has donated over 50,000 books to elementary school students and raised $250,000 to fund literacy initiatives nationwide. Jahmal Lake is the founder of the Black-led nonprofit Our Kids ...

Tips for families The way families can support literacy and summer reading differs greatly based on the child's ability and age, said Julie Ankrum, an education professor at Indiana University of ...

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 ...

Reading boosts vocabulary, empathy and confidence, and children who enjoy books at this age are more likely to keep reading into their teen years, despite digital distractions. A 2024 study from ...

Early childhood is a critical period for brain development, which is important for boosting cognition and mental well-being. Good brain health at this age is directly linked to better mental heath, ...