When you get lost in a book, you often enter a trance-like state similar to meditation and that state is deeply protective.” ...

Losing yourself in a great book is the ultimate form of escapism, especially if you struggle with a stressed-out mind. The ability of words to transport your brain to another world entirely is magical ...

“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 works on the mind in ways that few other activities can. Each page requires focus on words and their meaning, which strengthens the brain like steady training builds muscle. Stories or ...

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 ...

The Palm Beach County Library System has launched a yearlong initiative called Rediscover Reading. Reading for pleasure has declined significantly among Americans over the last two decades. Research ...

Help your child become a confident reader with CPL’s Jump Into Reading initiative, offering free resources, events and decodable books. It’s a big shift when kids move from listening to stories to ...