Reading Reform Will Fail Without Families
Reading reforms need more than new curricula—they require active, informed family engagement to support children’s literacy
Read the postMaya Featured in Mom 2.0: Moms Making a Difference
Parenting author and literacy advocate Maya Payne Smart shares a feature spotlighting how moms are making a difference all year
Read the postMaya in Katie Couric Media: The Surprising Influence Grandparents Have on Raising Young Readers
Learn from parenting author Maya Payne Smart how everyday moments with grandparents are boosting many kids’ reading
Read the postMaya in CNBC: Unlocking Children’s Potential With Research-Backed Early Literacy Strategies
Small, smart daily moments build strong readers. Parenting author Maya Smart shares actionable tips to foster early literacy and
Read the postToo Tired to Read Aloud? This Might Change Your Mind
Feeling too busy or exhausted to read to your kids? Discover why imperfect storytime moments matter more than you
Read the postReading Starts Before School—And Parents Are the Right Teachers
Empower your child from day one—discover how parents actually teach reading from the start through everyday moments, play, and
Read the postWhy Awards Matter: The Unexpected Benefits of Recognition, Connection, and Celebration
Awards serve as exclamation marks—chances to pause and say, this matters. Maya Payne Smart reflects on building change with
Read the postRising Together: My Reflections on Getting the 2025 Champion of Children Award at Beyond School Hours
Literacy lifts communities! Maya Payne Smart, 2025 Champion of Children, challenges us to help every child read, grow, and
Read the postHow to Assess Your Child’s Development with Language & Literacy Milestones
Discover what your baby or child should learn & do at each age to grow into a thriving reader, and how to use milestones to
Read the postWhy, When, and How to Limit Your Baby’s or Preschooler’s Screen Time
How much is too much screen time for babies/preschoolers, when is it ok, & how do you set up optimal limits? Maya Payne Smart has
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