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7 of the Best Children's Books About Divorce and Separation

Children's books about divorce or separation can be a helpful tool to help kids make sense of what's happening, process and talk about their feelings.

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Easy Ways to Build Your Child's Love of Reading Every Day

We chatted with Daniel T. Willingham, author of Raising Kids Who Read, to see to see how busy parents can help foster a love of reading in their children.

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5 Ways Reading Matters to Kids’ Health

Reading and health go hand in hand throughout life. The road to becoming a happy reader and healthy kid starts at birth, and the benefits last a lifetime.

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Fine Print: Great Magazines for Kids

The thrill of seeing their name on a magazine's mailing label gives kids a sense of ownership and can help get them excited about reading.

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Let’s Read About Sex: Books to Help with 'The Talk'

We gathered up sex-talk book recommendations appropriate whether you’ve got a kindergartner or a teen about to head off to college.

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Teen

10 Literary Characters Tween and Teen Girls Can Look Up To

These are female characters who don’t conform to stereotypes, who struggle and suffer, and who show young readers the power of perseverance and pluck.

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13 Excellent Writing Apps and Websites for Kids

Whether you have a child just learning to form letters or an older kid who’s learning the finer points of storytelling, you’ll find excellent learning tools on this list.

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Growing Reader

Tween

Get to Know Your Library: A Scavenger Hunt for Kids

Get your kids comfortable with their local library with this fun library scavenger hunt, complete with printable clues.

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Fun and Easy Ways to Get Kids Interested in Poetry

When your kids think of poetry, do their eyes light up with delight? If not, here are some simple ways to make poetry fun and interesting for them!

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Teen

5 Graphic Novels to Excite Your Young "Avengers" Fan

If your junior heroes want to read more about the exploits of Earth’s mightiest heroes, here are some suggestions that should delight any "Avengers" movie fan.

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Why I Help My Child with Writing Assignments (But You Shouldn’t)

As parents, should we be helping our kids with school reading and writing assignments? The answer isn't always so clear-cut, at least it isn't for me.

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Growing Reader

There Are Many Different Ways to Read A Book

Just after my son was born, my mother gave me a book called A Book. Although the book is a picture book, she made sure I knew it was really a gift for me.

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