When the school year ends, kids deserve a break—but their brains don’t benefit from taking the whole summer off. In fact, research consistently shows that children who don’t read over the summer can lose some of the progress they made during the school year. This is often called the “summer slide,” and it can make
If you are a parent looking for a way to bond with your children as they grow, a screen-free bonding activity you can do every evening is sharing a book. Chapter books are perfect for older kids, and many come in a series format so you can enjoy the stories for a long time. Many
Winter brings shorter days, colder weather, and more time spent indoors—which makes it the perfect season to build meaningful reading rituals with your family. A reading ritual doesn’t have to be long or complicated. It’s a simple yet predictable and enjoyable moment when reading becomes part of your family’s routine. These small habits help children
