Reading is a simple yet powerful habit that boosts brain health and mental well-being. Experts say it reduces stress, ...

Every avid reader knows the struggle of an ever-growing pile of books they hope to finish. Whether you’re tackling classic ...

“Is your baby smiling at you?” “Has your baby started crawling?” “Are they babbling?” “Can they wave and play peek-a-boo?” These are the questions I frequently ask parents of my patients as I observe ...

Reading less means missing out on the brain-boosting benefits of books and more. (Photo illustration: Alex Cochran for Yahoo News; photo: Getty Images) There’s something special, even magical, about ...

I’ve been trying to figure out how to read more for a while now, long before the calendar turned over to 2025. I know the gratification I get out of a great read, and I’ve tested the best e-readers ...

Reading with children can help them develop social-emotional skills by exploring themes like emotions, empathy, and relationships. Social-emotional learning (SEL) helps children understand and manage ...

Americans are reading for pleasure less. Let’s get back in the habit. By Jancee Dunn The staff at my local library are usually a convivial bunch, but when I asked them about a recent report that fewer ...

There are many sounds in English that don’t exist in Spanish, and vice versa. Take the sound the letter “z” makes in English, or the rolled “r” in Spanish. In the Southside independent school district ...

As a child, I was the one with my nose always in a book. “Junie B. Jones,” “The Babysitter’s Club,” “Percy Jackson” — whatever literary treasures I could find amongst the dusty shelves of my local ...