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Just So Long As They're Reading
Tips & Advice

Just So Long As They’re Reading? An Expert Weighs In

We get an expert’s take on whether it matters what books our children are reading.

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Teen

Curiosity vs. Contemplation: Understanding Teen ‘Suicide Books’

Did you come across a copy of Thirteen Reasons Why or Hold Still on your teen’s nightstand? Take a deep breath.

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Baby & Toddler

How to Integrate Reading Throughout the Day

The term “bedtime stories” gets tossed around a lot in parenting, but that doesn’t mean bedtime is the only time to fit in reading with your children.

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Growing Reader
Tween

Your Child’s Reading Excuses, and What They Really Mean

A look at the most common reading excuses kids use, the real meaning behind them, and what parents can do about it.

Not Your Typical Parenting Books
Grown-Up Reads

These Are Not Your Typical Parenting Books

It turns out many parents find inspiration in the most unexpected of literary places.

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Pre-K
Growing Reader

Ka-Pow! Awesome Superhero Books for Young Readers

If you have a young crime fighter at home, we've got just the book (or books!) for you. Saving the world...one page at a time!

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Teen

Mom’s Cheat Sheet: The Maze Runner Series

Everything parents need to know about The Maze Runner series.

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Growing Reader

9 Books That Are Perfect for Your Junie B. Jones Fan

If your emerging reader is a Junie B. addict, here are nine other books they might love, all featuring similarly headstrong young women.

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Baby & Toddler

12 Unique Baby Names from Modern Literature

If you’re a book lover on the hunt for a name for your baby, modern literature is full of great possibilities.

New Sibling Books
Pre-K

The Best Books for Soon-to-Be Big Brothers and Sisters

Storytime is a great way to encourage the big sibling-to-baby bond. Here are five great books for soon-to-be big brothers and big sisters.