I’m thrilled to share my latest piece, published by Katie Couric Media: “How Grandparents Are Shaping the Next Generation of Readers.” It’s a piece close to my heart that highlights something we don’t talk about enough—how grandparents are quietly, powerfully shaping children’s learning and literacy today.
In the article, I explore the unique and growing role grandparents play in modern families, including mine. Whether they’re helping with school pickups, cooking meals, or sharing beloved books from their own childhoods, grandparents are increasingly part of kids’ daily lives—and that gives them a meaningful opportunity to support early language and literacy.
Drawing from my family’s experience and national trends, I got to share how even the simplest moments of grandparenting young kids can have a lasting impact on their development. And grandparents often bring something no one else can: time, wisdom, and a slower pace that invites conversation, storytelling, and learning.
This article is a celebration of the vital role grandparents play in nurturing future readers—and a practical call to action for anyone with a grandparent or grandchild in their life.
Whether you’re a grandparent helping raise young kids yourself, you’re a parent relying on grandparenting support, or you know families that are, I hope you’ll find this article interesting and relevant. And please consider sharing it with a grandparent who’s making a difference—sometimes the quietest support leaves the deepest impact.
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