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Tips & Advice

Book Reading vs. Screen Reading

Are books on iPads considered screen time? What about books on the Kindle? The Nook? The iPhone? Does reading count only when you’re holding a “real” book?

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Just For Fun

Cute Marks the Spot: 9 DIY Bookmarks

If you’re looking for some bookishly fun crafts to do with your kids, try making one of these fun DIY bookmarks.

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Why Parents of Teens Should Really Read YA

Reading YA books gives adults a window into issues teens are grappling with and provides a helpful springboard for hard conversations.

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Grown-Up Reads

Overheard at the Office Party: What Everyone’s Reading

We asked some fellow parents what grown-up books they’ve read and loved recently. These were the titles they couldn’t stop buzzing about.

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Tips & Advice

8 Surprising Facts About Your Local Librarian

What you may not know about your local children’s or young adult (YA) librarian could fill, well, a library.

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Teen

Get Them to the Shelves: Young Adult Books for Boys

With their action-packed premises, abundant world-building, and quick pace, these novels are sure to hook even the most reluctant YA readers.

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Pre-K

8 Scrumptious Picture Books for Little Foodies

Do you have a child who loves food? (Or a child who you would like to love food?) These books are perfect for whetting their appetites for cooking, eating, and appreciating where food comes from.

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Tips & Advice

More Than Words: Why Reading Matters for Kids

We all know that reading matters, right? But just how much it matters and how it can impact our kids may be surprising.

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Just For Fun

Why I Love My Husband for Reading at Bedtime

Is there anything sexier than a guy who spends quality storytime with his kids? A dad who drops everything at night to spend quality time with his kids?

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Growing Reader

How to Help Your Child Transition to Chapter Books

Kids are usually excited to read chapter books because it marks their coming of age as a reader. Here are a few things you can do to help smooth the transition.