reading

Why Early Childhood Literacy is Worth Investing In

When children learn to read before kindergarten, it leads to greater academic success and stronger communication skills.  Kettering Health understands the importance of early literacy...

Kettering Health Helps Spark Imagination of Local Kids with Free Books

If you’re expecting a baby or are a new parent, you may have received books at a baby shower or your little one’s first...

The Ultimate Guide to Story Times in Cincinnati

As a parent of young kids, story time is a regular part of the weekly routine. What's better than cozying up with your kid...

Cincinnati Children’s Hospital January Ages and Stages

Developing a love for reading in the early years is a lifelong lasting gift that lays the foundation for your child’s success inside, outside...

Scholastic Summer Reading Road Trip 2016

As summer break approaches, you might be getting nervous about how, exactly, you can get your child excited to read! Between family vacations, day...

Celebrate National Read Across America Day!

Did you know that March 2 is a holiday? In honor of Dr. Seuss's birthday, March 2 is celebrated as National Read Across America Day!...

Feeling Nostalgic: Kenner Toys Exhibit at the Main Library

My kids are obsessed with Star Wars. I'm not kidding -- for her third birthday, Mary received a Star Wars Character Dictionary. She now knows...

Making Required Reading a Positive Experience

My son’s teacher requires him to read for twenty minutes five nights a week. We spend twice that amount of time trying to get...

10 Best Children’s Books Of 2015

Parents magazine revealed its picks for the 10 Best Children's Books of 2015. The magazine sought input from children and librarians across the country to select...

Blue Manatee Bookstore

With Julian in preschool now, I've had to rethink my afternoons. He's often tired when I pick him up -- and will ask to...

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