When it comes to "reading," some kids prefer audiobooks or graphic novels. Here's why experts say that's OK. (Image: Getty; illustration by Jay Sprogell for Yahoo) Reading is an essential skill for ...

The benefits of reading with children are innumerable. Children who read with their caregivers report higher levels of reading comprehension, fluency and self-confidence. But do you know of its mental ...

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With summer break around the corner, parents are seeking ways to keep young minds sharp and avoid the dreaded summer brain drain. Research says children who read for pleasure and are motivated to read ...

School's out and parents are looking for ways to help their kids avoid the summer brain drain. Research says children who read for pleasure and are motivated to read do significantly better at school ...

Every parent wants their child to read more. We’ve all heard it: “Reading builds imagination,” “Books are better than screens,” or “Readers do better in school.” While all of this is true, it’s also ...

For kids across Washington state who are struggling readers, a type of book club for families is showing promising results. But state and federal budget cuts have shrunk the program by 85%. Supporters ...

Confession: I never read “The Grapes of Wrath.” Not until now. Most people are forced to read it in high school. It was taught in American Tradition, “AmTrad” we called it. I scorned the plebe English ...

I’ve always been a reader. When my kids were born, I looked forward to sharing books I’ve loved with them. Of course, what we read to little kids are mostly, well, little-kid books—not the books we ...

Jeana Wallace never enjoyed reading as a child. The books she read in school didn’t interest her and “constant deadlines made it even harder to connect with the stories,” she said. Reading was a chore ...

The quote by Nikola Tesla, “Of all things, I liked books best,” highlight the importance of reading in a child’s life. Tesla, ...

The city says businesses and residents are responsible for clearing their spot on the snowy, icy sidewalks. "Getting to ...