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5 Ways Reading Matters to Kids Health
Tips & Advice

5 Ways Reading Matters to Kids’ Health

Reading and health go hand in hand throughout life. The road to becoming a happy reader and healthy kid starts at birth, and the benefits last a lifetime.

Meet the Illustrator: Erin Eitter Kono
Pre-K

Meet the Illustrator: Erin Eitter Kono

In today's Meet the Illustrator feature we hear from Erin Eitter Kono, author and illustrator of the charming and cheerful Caterina books.

Disastrous Fictional Parents
Just For Fun
Grown-Up Reads

The 5 Most Disastrous Parents…in Fiction

As much as I try to be a good mother, the parents I like reading about are usually disastrously bad. Here are my top five worst fictional parents for when you feel like laughing — or crying.

Stop Fighting, Kids! Everyday Activities That Help Siblings Get Along
Grown-Up Reads
Tips & Advice

Stop Fighting, Kids! Everyday Activities That Help Siblings Get Along

What types of activities promote sibling bonding? Almost any kind, as long as they meet these three criteria.

Brightly Readers Share Their Favorite Storytime Moments Thumbnail
Just For Fun

Brightly Readers Share Their Favorite Storytime Moments

Often the most precious memories you have with your child are the times spent snuggled up together with a book. Here are some of the special moments you shared with us!

Novels for Teen Besties
Teen

BFF Books: 9 Novels for Teen Besties

These nine books -- set in the past, present, and dystopian future -- celebrate the bond between best friends. Read one and pass it along to your bestie.

When Mia Wouldn't Read
Growing Reader
Tween

When Mia Wouldn’t Read

Mia fessed up — she wasn’t really reading. She was telling her teacher she was reading at home, and telling her grandmother that she was reading at school.

Great Magazines for Kids
All Ages

Fine Print: Great Magazines for Kids

The thrill of seeing their name on a magazine's mailing label gives kids a sense of ownership and can help get them excited about reading.

Let's Read About Sex
Pre-K
Growing Reader
Tween
Teen

Let’s Read About Sex: Books to Help with ‘The Talk’

We gathered up sex-talk book recommendations appropriate whether you’ve got a kindergartner or a teen about to head off to college.

5 Things to Look for in a Baby Book
Baby & Toddler

5 Things to Look for in a Baby Book

There are a ton of baby books to choose from. These quick tips will reduce the possibility of coming home with a dud.