The ABCs of Reading to Baby: Reading Aloud

Study: Babies aren’t learning to read, despite parents’ beliefs

If someone told you that you hold the key to unlocking your baby’s academic potential, improving the probability that she will stay in school, increasing her lifespan, nurturing her emotional development and self esteem, and stimulating her imagination, wouldn’t you respond by asking, “How?” How can these goals be accomplished? The object that enables you … Read more about The ABCs of Reading to Baby: Reading Aloud

14 Great Classic Books Must-Have for Every Child’s Library

Read Your Children a Story—and Boost Their Brainpower

Bunny My Honey How Bunny loves his mommy in this adorable book! And Mommy adores her little one. But one day Bunny runs too far on his own and gets lost in the deep woods. A sweet, reassuring book by the illustrator of Guess How Much I Love You. Baby Faces Full of crisp, color photographs, Baby Faces captures … Read more about 14 Great Classic Books Must-Have for Every Child’s Library

Tips for Developing Pre-Reading Skills in Young Children

Study: Babies aren’t learning to read, despite parents’ beliefs

The Basics Just as all people must learn to crawl before they can walk, children must attain certain milestones before they can become part of the world of words. Parents can do much to help unlock the magical realm of reading. When your baby is even just days old, there are steps you an take … Read more about Tips for Developing Pre-Reading Skills in Young Children

Baby Language Development: Ways to get your baby talking

Why talking to your baby is so important

Communication Skills Between the magic of a child’s first words—received by a parent’s enraptured attention—and the time when the child grows, real communication sometimes gets lost. It is not uncommon for frustrated parents to feel like their toddler or preschool has selective hearing and isn’t listening to a word they say. What happened between that moment of … Read more about Baby Language Development: Ways to get your baby talking

Must-Have Classics For Every Child’s Library – Books you and your kids will love

Study: Babies aren’t learning to read, despite parents’ beliefs

Both classic and new, these books are sure to be beloved and remembered by generations of children. Special picture and reading books provide a lasting educational gift. Here are some of our favorites; we hope you agree. When choosing books for children, consider not only age and reading level, but maturity, interests, and comprehension. Here’s … Read more about Must-Have Classics For Every Child’s Library – Books you and your kids will love

10 Tips for Expanding Your Child’s Vocabulary

10 Tips for Expanding Your Child's Vocabulary

Looking for ways to help your toddler develop and expand her growing vocabulary? Learn 10 easy tips to help your child become a budding wordsmith. A little one speaking his or her first word is a much-anticipated milestone for parents and the culmination of learning that began at birth. A child’s brain can capture and … Read more about 10 Tips for Expanding Your Child’s Vocabulary