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.
Grown-Up Reads
These Are Not Your Typical Parenting Books
It turns out many parents find inspiration in the most unexpected of literary places.
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!
Teen
Mom’s Cheat Sheet: The Maze Runner Series
Everything parents need to know about The Maze Runner series.
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.
Tips & Advice
Ask the Librarians: What Should I Be Asking My Librarian?
We went straight to the source to find out what questions you should be asking your librarian.
Tips & Advice
What If Your Kid Doesn’t Like to Read?
If you have a kid who really doesn’t enjoy reading, how do you ensure that he or she still has the literacy skills necessary to thrive in the real world?
Grown-Up Reads
The (Totally Unofficial) Thinking Mom’s Guide to the Blogosphere
Blessed are the websites that get you through the day. Herewith, some favorites from around the web for busy moms.
Teen
How to Use Your Teen’s Books to Tackle Tough Topics
If your kid is reading tough-subject books, you’re smart to use them as a gateway to that most difficult of parental challenges: talking to your teen. Here’s how.
