Why Kids Ask for the Same Book Again and Again—and Why Rereading Is So Powerful

Kids love rereading books—for good reason. Learn how repetition builds literacy, confidence, and comprehension, plus why it’s

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Family Activities . By Laila Weir | January 18 , 2026

Fun February Read Alouds and Story Time Activities for Families

Get fun seasonal recommendations of books to read aloud to kids in February, plus activities to build

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5 Ways to Get Free or Cheap Books for Kids, Tweens, & Teens

Keep your child swimming in stories for less. Free or cheap books help kids love reading & parents curate a family life rich with

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Family Activities . By Laila Weir | December 29 , 2025

Mindful New Year with Kids: Take Resolutions to the Next Level

Build your family’s bond and your child’s character with shared reflection at New Year’s, from reflecting on the past to

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Kids Books, Family Activities . By Laila Weir | December 22 , 2025

Literary Tourism with Kids: Underrated Family Adventures You Won’t Want to Miss

Discover sites related to children’s literature, such as authors’ homes and story settings, and plan literary adventures for

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Kids Books, Family Activities . By Laila Weir | December 15 , 2025

How to Inspire Young Readers with Literary Tourism for Families

Spark your child’s love of reading with literary adventures! Discover how visiting authors’ homes and story settings can grow

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What Makes a Great Children’s Book? Expert Tips for Choosing Your Child’s Next Read

Turn your children’s book choices into purposeful acts. Learn expert criteria for finding stories that inspire and expand young

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Literacy Skills, Early Language, Social Emotional, Family Activities, Seasonal & Holidays . By Contributor | November 03 , 2025

10 Ways to Help Kids Build Thankfulness and Literacy Skills

Explore fun, intentional, educational gifts to fill a small child’s environment with prompts for crucial learning and make

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Social Emotional, Personal Development . By Maya Smart | September 22 , 2025

Tap Into Your Own Reading Struggles or Joy to Raise a Confident Reader

Explore how to raise a confident reader by tapping into your own early reading struggles or reading

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Maya's Favorites, Family Activities, Parent-School Partnership, Community, Library & Literacy Advocacy . By Maya Smart | August 18 , 2025

Making Reading Visible Again: Why I Joined the Get Caught Reading Campaign

A literacy advocate shares why modeling reading still matters in a screen-filled world—and how it connects to real

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