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Baby & Toddler

Why 30 Million Words Are Critical to Your Child’s Future Success

We talked to Professor Dana Suskind, MD, founder of the Thirty Million Words Initiative, to find out how something as simple as talking is linked to lifelong success.

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All Ages

Cool Book Gifts for Birthday Parties

Books can be cool, thoughtful, and original birthday presents. Check out our unique gift recommendations for readers of all ages.

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Pre-K
Growing Reader

Money Talks: Literary Lessons on Money, Gratitude, and Responsibility for Little Ones

Here are some excellent books that you can share with your kids to help you talk about the sometimes tricky topic of money.

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Tween

Meet the Experts Behind the ‘50 Best Books for 9- and 10-Year-Olds’ List

Learn more about the children's literature experts who selected the titles on our list of the '50 Best Books for 9- and 10-Year-Olds' here.

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Pre-K
Growing Reader
Tween

Star Wars Printables & Activities

Looking for some fun Star Wars activities for your young Jedi? You've come to the right side of the Force!

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Just For Fun
Tips & Advice

Mom’s Cheat Sheet: The Biggest YouTube Stars for Kids and Teens

From improv sketches to make-up tutorials, our kids are watching really random stuff on YouTube these days. Here are the celeb YouTubers to know.

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Baby & Toddler

5 Mesmerizing Picture Books for Toddlers with Short Attention Spans

These book recommendations for kids with short attention spans should keep your whirling dervish happily focused on the story at hand.

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Teen

Classics That Won’t Have Your Teen Reaching for the CliffsNotes

Oftentimes teens avoid the classics not because they’re unsavory, but because they feel intimidating. Here are eight recommended reads that may change that.

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Grown-Up Reads
Tips & Advice

5 Reasons Why Back to School Is Awesome for Parents

Jason Gay, author of the upcoming book Little Victories: Perfect Rules for Imperfect Living, shares five reasons parents should rejoice that their kids are back in school.

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Tween

Cutting Through the Mud: A Q&A with Louis Sachar

Louis Sachar, beloved author of Holes, discusses the scientific inspiration behind his new book, Fuzzy Mud, the writing habits he diligently follows, and how his audience has changed over the years.