A cozy story time with your little one is often one of the sweetest early parenting moments we experience. Selecting the best baby books to gift or to read to your own children also offers an early ...

One parenting staple any family home cannot be without: A collection of books that introduces a love for the written word and makes learning fun — even if kids don’t realize it. Our curated list ...

The following essay is reprinted with permission from The Conversation, an online publication covering the latest research. Parents often receive books at pediatric checkups via programs like Reach ...

Get your little one longing for the library early with the best baby books for their first year - we've got the best on the market here for you.

Healthy vision is integral to a baby learning early literacy skills. To support literacy and vision development, parents should read to their child early on, limit screen time and watch out for any ...

If there’s one thing everyone can agree on it's that, when it comes to raising a baby, you can always use a little extra help. Whether you’re pregnant or dealing with a tantrum-throwing toddler (and ...

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In April 2025, HarperCollins published a study revealing that less than half of parents—41 percent—read aloud to their kids regularly, citing a lack of enjoyment in the routine. It’s a stunning ...

You can't go wrong with giving greeting cards with baby gifts, but there's a wonderful new twist on the gifting tradition. Instead of a card, guests bring a book to the baby shower to start a nursery ...

Lisa Scott has received funding from the National Science Foundation and the US Army Research Institute. Parents often receive books at pediatric checkups via programs like Reach Out and Read and hear ...