If you are hoping to raise a reader, sharing books with them as early as possible is the best way to get started. Reading together remains the single most effective way to help children become proficient readers. Children who enjoy being read to are more likely to want to learn to read themselves! Here are some more tips for reading with a baby (0…
How to Read With a Child Learning to Read
Did you know that CPL has resources to support your child as they are learning to read? Even while your child is learning to read on their own, they still benefit from shared family reading time with you! Learning to read can be challenging. Keep a shared reading routine with your child to continue to build positive experiences around books and…
How to Read With an Independent Reader
You can and should keep reading aloud to a child even after they can read on their own! Reading aloud with children is linked to many great outcomes like expanded knowledge and vocabulary, improved attention span and memory, increased curiosity and imagination and greater self-esteem, empathy, and confidence. Here are some tips for reading together once your child is an independent reader:…
How to Read With a Toddler
Did you know reading aloud with your child is just what the doctor ordered? It's true! The American Academy of Pediatrics reports that "Reading regularly with young children stimulates optimal patterns of brain development and strengthens parent-child relationships at a critical time in child development, which, in turn, builds language, literacy and social-emotional skills that last a lifetime." Being…
How to Read With a Preschooler
Preschoolers (ages 3 to 5) are ready for books about concepts like numbers, colors and shapes, as well as longer books with more complex emotional themes. Before starting a new book, talk about the cover of the book and ask your child to tell you what they think the story will be about. Make connections to what they already know. This will…
Books for a New Baby
Did you recently welcome a new baby into your family? Here are a few types of books you may want to check out from the library to introduce to your little one. It's never too early to start sharing books with your baby. Reading to them early and often is the best way to encourage…
Evidence-Based Parenting Books
It’s easy to feel overwhelmed by the sheer amount of parenting advice available everywhere, but especially on the internet. How do you know who to trust with such personal and consequential decisions? Evidence-based parenting books written by credentialed early childhood development specialists are a great place to start. These books all draw on parenting strategies…
Bedtime Books for Babies
Reading to your baby before bed can feel silly when they’re too little to follow the story but reading a few books at bedtime, even in the early months, can help your baby establish a calming night time routine. It can also strengthen your bond and foster a lifelong love of reading and learning. If…
Books for Potty Training
Is your family gearing up to ditch diapers? Potty training is a learning curve for both toddlers and their parents. While there are some basic principles that remain the same across methods, there are many different techniques for introducing the potty into your family’s routine. Check out a few books for yourself and your child…
Labor Day for Kids
Celebrate Labor Day weekend with these books for kids about labor organizers.
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