A sister reads Happy Harper Thursdays to her brothers. Source: Courtesy of Fern Schumer Chapman Cutoffs and estrangements—by circumstance or by choice—have plagued generations in my family. In 1938, ...

Friendship, companionship, love, reassurance, acknowledgement, a sense of belonging -- these and other feelings are part of the human condition, regardless of a person's age. Our need for these things ...

Books can give children a window into the emotional world. Through the eyes of a character in a story, children can explore feelings and viewpoints other than their own. They can see the social and ...

Discover how reading aloud not only entertains children but also equips them with essential friendship skills and emotional resilience.

Daughtrey Elementary School in the hallway outside their classroom, she was greeted with hugs. The children exclaimed “Miss. Gina!” with a level of excitement that was hard to ignore.  After the ...

Growing up isn’t easy. Kids are faced with all kinds of decisions, hurdles and a constant attempt to understand who they are and where they fit in the world. Reading books that address these issues ...

Study after study confirms that reading aloud to your kids has numerous benefits. We know that it promotes language ...

Opinion articles provide independent perspectives on key community issues, separate from our newsroom reporting. Another benefit to reading aloud to children is that it provides a safe structure for ...

Early-elementary teachers work hard all year to support their students’ emerging reading skills. The payoff—gains in literacy progress—tends to come toward the end of the school year, just as it’s ...