In an age of packed schedules and constant digital distractions, families often struggle to slow down and connect. Yet one simple habit continues to make a lasting difference: reading together.

Fewer children in the UK are growing up with a love of books. The aim of the campaign is to meet people where they are and encourage them to read about what they’re already interested in. For parents ...

Once a year, out of town friends visit for several days. I have to be sure to have a stack of books on hand for Allie, their now 17-year-old daughter. She plows through them—one after another. The ...

For many children, the transition from learning to read to reading to learn is a crucial and sometimes nerve-wracking milestone. Reading aloud in class is intended to foster fluency and confidence, ...

Children who use electronic media more frequently tend to show lower levels of attention, while independent reading is associated with better concentration. These are the findings of a survey of more ...

From an early age, children are diving into the vibrant world of digital media, sparking a critical conversation about its impact on literacy. While the undeniable advantages of print books can enrich ...

The verdict is mixed on digital books, sometimes called ebooks, when it comes to fostering children’s reading development. “Ebooks are a lot busier than print books,” said Assistant Professor of ...

Just 34.6% of children in the UK read for pleasure, according to a 2024 survey by the National Literacy Trust. This is the lowest number since the annual survey began in 2005 – down from 43.4% in the ...

In light of recent alarming NAEP scores in the U.S. and the familiar tendency to assign blame for reading struggles on parents, it’s worth revisiting a piece by Australian cognitive psychologist ...