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What Other Countries Do Right When It Comes to Reading

While there is no one way to raise kids who love to read, we took a look at several countries' practices to see how they, by certain measures, get it right.

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Growing Reader

Tween

Teen

What To Do If Your Child Is Interested in Books With Adult Themes

What can you do when kids get curious about books that seem too mature or that don’t jibe with your values? We asked some parents and experts for advice.

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Pre-K

Growing Reader

Tween

Teen

Remembering Hurricane Katrina: 15 Moving Books for Kids of All Ages

These books for kids and teens help explain what happened when Hurricane Katrina struck and celebrate the resiliency of the communities that lived through the storm.

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Tween

Dear Mom, Dad, and Teacher: This Is Why I Read

Kids tell us why they really love to read. Plus, tips on how parents can help keep reading a fun, joy-filled experience.

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Teen

How to Empower Kids to Stop Hating Their Flaws and Love Who They Are

Author Emily-Anne Rigal shares her experiences with bullying and the "light bulb moment" she experienced as a teenager that changed her life.

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Baby & Toddler

Easy Activities That Help Babies Grow Up Smart

Stephen Camarata, Ph.D. shares some simple, fun activities that can help parents raise smarter, happier, and healthier babies.

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Grown-Up Reads

Fall Into Reading: The Best Books of Fall 2015

This fall is an embarrassment of riches for any reader. There are just so. many. good. books! Here are some of the ones we can't wait to crack open.

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Tween

Teen

Why Txtng Is OK for Kids ☺

You’ve likely heard that texting is destroying our children’s ability to communicate. But what if texting is enhancing the language rather than destroying it?

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Teen

YA Preview: The 23 Books Teens Should Be Excited About This Fall

While our dream reading list for fall could probably get into the triple digits, here’s a short selection of YA books teens should be especially eager to read.

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Tween

16 Books Tweens Can Look Forward to This Fall

Get ready for kids who turn green, unexpected spies, ghosts, scientific breakthroughs, and a nod to the classics. Here are the best new middle grade books coming out this fall.

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Pre-K

Growing Reader

How to Help Ease Your Child's First Day of School Jitters

Author Natasha Wing shares tips to help kids open up about their feelings about starting school for the first time or returning to a new grade.

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Pre-K

Growing Reader

26 Picture Books You Won’t Want to Miss This Fall

Fall 2015 is packed with eagerly anticipated sequels, new creations from beloved authors, debuts from talented first time writers/illustrators, and more.

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