Reading Habits
Grown-Up Reads
Tips & Advice
From Teacher to Parent: Positive Discipline Tools That Work
The Positive Discipline approach provides a model that takes everyday misbehaviors and turns these trying moments into opportunities to teach children the important life skills they’ll need to be successful in the long-term.
Tips & Advice
Reading by Example: What Kids Learn About Books from Watching You
I haven’t always been aware of how my actions are imprinting values on others, especially younger people around me who I think aren’t paying attention. They are. What I do, it turns out, matters.
Growing Reader
8 Ways Parents Discourage Their Kids from Reading
Sometimes we unintentionally discourage our kids from reading. It’s hard to believe, but it’s true. Here’s what not to do — and why.
Growing Reader
Tween
When Reading Speed Matters for Kids
When it comes to kids and reading, does speed matter? The answer is yes and no. A reading specialist explains what we should pay attention to.
Tween
7 Lessons for Parents of Reluctant Middle Grade Readers
Something happened when my daughter was finally ready for middle grade books — namely, she wasn’t that into them. Frustrated, I went looking for some advice.
Growing Reader
Tween
How To Stay Engaged with Your Reader as They Grow
As our children get older, and are being taught reading in school by professionals, what can we do to stay engaged with them as readers? Here are some tips.
Tips & Advice
9 Fun Ways to Keep Kids Interested in Reading and Storytelling
Author Marjorie Ingall offers a simple methodology for getting kids interested in storytelling and helping them find their sweet spot when it comes to reading.
Tween
4 Mistakes I Made Trying to Raise a Middle School Reader
When my son entered middle school, I made some mistakes in my efforts to ensure he continued to read for fun. Now, my family is working together to correct them.
Just For Fun
Night-Night No-No’s: Things Every Parent Should Avoid at Bedtime
As parents, our goal is to get the kids to sleep — but obstacles always get in the way. Here are things you should never do when putting your child to bed.
Grown-Up Reads
Tips & Advice
How to Find Time to Read When You Have Young Kids
There are the obvious times to squeeze in reading when you have young kids (during naptime, before bed). Here are a few other parent-tested ideas.
Tips & Advice
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.
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.
