Posts tagged with Books

For too many children, reading is a chore and something limited to school, homework, and summer reading. But the benefits of reading go far beyond the classroom. When kids read a book alone or with the help of a parent, they strengthen their visualization skills and develop empathy towards others. Many studies show a relationship [...]

These days, it can seem like children just aren’t reading anymore. In an age of video games, cable channels, mobile phone apps, and the 24/7 internet, the idea of picking up a book can seem downright quaint. But reading hasn’t totally fallen out of favor, even though getting kids hooked on reading books that don’t [...]