Scholastic Parents: Raise a Reader

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Frugal & Earth Friendly: Five Places to Buy Used Books

by Allison McDonald

May 02, 2013

Fill your home with books without breaking the bank.

5 Ways of Getting Your Kids to Read (and Like Doing it!) This Summer

by Amy Mascott

May 01, 2013

Summer reading can be fun, exciting, and memorable. All you need to do is mix things up a bit to get kids buried in books!

"Bob Books" Helped My Boys Learn to Read

by Maggie McGuire

Apr 26, 2013

Learn 5 reasons why "Bob Books" are a great resource when kids are just learning to read.

If They Can Do It, So Can I!

by Allison McDonald

Apr 25, 2013

Check out 4 inspiring picture books about women in sports.

3 Magic Words for Reading

by Amy Mascott

Apr 22, 2013

Get your child on the road to strong reading by using these three "magic" words to help him become a better, self-monitoring reader.

3 Tips for Talking to Your Kids About Scary News

by Amy Mascott

Apr 16, 2013

Handling scary news is hard for adults -- and children. Here are three things to keep in mind when explaining traumatic issues to children.

Using Books to Break the Ice

by Allison McDonald

Apr 16, 2013

Picture books are great for breaking the ice when tackling tough issues with your children.

Reading, Writing, and Making an Earth Day Difference

by Amy Mascott

Apr 15, 2013

Use Earth Day as an opportunity for your children to organize and facilitate change -- reading and writing along the way!

Alphabet Game on the Go

by Allison McDonald

Apr 11, 2013

Get 5 tips on how to make this classic road trip game fun for all ages and abilities.

20 Books Parents Loved as Kids and Can't Wait to Share with Their Own

by Maggie McGuire

Apr 10, 2013

Pass on the love of reading by sharing the books you loved when you were a kid.