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9 Sure-Fire Ways To Get Kids Reading

Posted: June 18th, 2012 by Michele Borba


Parenting tips to beat the “Summer Reading Slump” and rekindle that great love of the reading REALITY CHECK: Are you aware of that kids can lose an upward of three month’s worth of reading progress during this summer break? Are you also aware that according to the U.S. Department of Labor, the average American teenagers [...]



Empowering Kids to Be Active Bystanders Through Books

Posted: April 30th, 2012 by Michele Borba


Research shows that when student bystanders intervene correctly, bullying can be cut more than half the time and within 10 seconds. – Pepler Bullying is cold-blooded, intentional cruelty,and will flourish if tolerated. Forty-nine states have now passed anti-bullying policies and so-called bullying prevention programs are cranking off the presses in record numbers. Beware: Farrington’s analysis of [...]



9 Tips to Get Kids and Teens to READ! (and even like it!)

Posted: November 28th, 2009 by Michele Borba


Studies confirm that children who love to read are more likely to not only succeed in school but also in the workplace. Studies also show that parents play a crucial role particularly on their older kids’ reading attitudes and behaviors, as well as helping to find the right book to capture their interest.  Here are [...]