I get asked all the time about things that parents can do to make reading fun for their kids. This list includes some of the best tips for raising readers and sharing a love of words, books, and reading!

Reading Aloud From the Beginning

One of the best ways to get kids interested in reading is to start reading to them from the very beginning. This list shares some tips for reading to kids as early as the first night home from the hospital!

Reading to Babies

I often share how my parents read to me every night from my very first night home. This is a tradition that I started with my own daughter as well. This list includes more tips for reading with babies, as well as some of our favorite books from when Little Bookworm was a baby.

5 Things Experts Don’t Tell You About Reading to Kids

As parents, we are constantly getting advice from experts about how we should raise our kids. This list shares some of the things you won’t hear from experts about reading with them. (Hint: things don’t always go as planned!).

Reading at the Grocery Store 

Learning opportunities are everywhere! Check out this list of ideas for teaching kids about reading while you are grocery shopping.

Book Traditions to Start as a Family

If you are looking for fun ways to make books and reading a part of your family’s life, then you definitely need to check out this list of book themed traditions for families to start.

Let Kids Read What They Want 

Sometimes kids are pushed to read things they are “supposed to read” and not what they actually want to read. Find out why it is important to let them read what they want!

How to Create a Special Place to Read 

Make reading more enjoyable by creating a special reading nook!  Find out how we created a special reading area with cozy furnishings, book themed artwork, and more.

How Screen Time Has Helped My Daughter Read 

Is it possible that screen time can help kids with their reading? Find out how my daughter’s favorite shows helped her to become a stronger reader.

Benefits of Reading Interactive Books 

We love interactive books, and this post shares the benefits that they can offer to kids of all ages!

How Your Dog Can Help Your Child with Reading

Do your kids read to their pets or stuffed animals? Learn how reading to dogs can help kids with their reading!

Inspiring an Early Love of Reading and Learning 

This post is full of tips on how to encourage a lifelong love of learning from an early age.

How to Make Reading Resolutions as a Family 

Start the year on the right foot with reading resolutions you can make as a family!

The Trouble with Raising Bookworms 

There are so many benefits to raising bookworms. But can it sometimes be difficult to raise book loving kids?

Please, Oh Please Ignore Reading Levels 

We hear a lot about reading levels from school. But should they control every decision we make about what our kids read?

Best Books for A Family Library 

If you are starting a family library, then you definitely need to check out this list of our favorite books for families!

Tips for Reading Aloud to Kids

These 5 tips can help you and your kids to get the most out of your reading time together.

When Should You STOP Reading to your Kids? 

Is there an age when you should stop reading to your kids? This post shares some insight into why it is so important to keep reading to your older kids.

Read Aloud Mistakes You May Be Making 

Are you making simple mistakes while reading to your kids? Find out how you can make some small changes to make your reading time more enjoyable.

How to Raise a Bookworm in the Digital Age

Screens are all around us, and the constant access to screens is something that previous generations of parents have not had to deal with. Check out this list of tips for raising book lovers in the digital age.

Reading Sins and How to Rectify Them

Are you making some of these common mistakes while reading to kids? Learn how to fix them!

Why Grandparents Should Read to Their Grandchildren

Grandparents reading to their grandkids provides so many opportunities for learning and creating memories. Check out this list of benefits, as well recommendations of great grandparent themed books!

Reading to Kids about Uncomfortable Topics

Books can be a great way to introduce kids to subjects that are difficult to talk about. Learn how to use books to start those important conversations with little ones.

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