RAR #136: If You Want Your Kids to Love Readi...

Over the past few months on the podcast, we’ve talked a lot about how reading aloud benefits kids academically, how it develops their resilience, empathy, and virtue, and even reduces physiological stress. Today on the show, we’re diving into the flip side of reading: writing. Wi ...  Show more

Books are so much more than just a collection of words. They are lanterns that illuminate our lives in so many incredible ways.Today, I want to share a story with you about a group of women who also believed in the power of books to transform lives. So much so, that they were wil ...  Show more

Are you looking for ways to instill a love for reading in your kids—especially when they just don’t seem to enjoy it? Or do you struggle to keep up with your avid reader without spending every last second of your free time pre-reading all the books they want to read? Do you want ...  Show more

From e-readers to audiobooks, graphic novels to good ol' paperbacks, the methods may have changed, but the essence of reading remains timeless. Today Jayme and Joanna dive into the wonderful world of raising readers in 2024. We share personal anecdotes and insights into our own r ...  Show more

Reading with Children | Literacy, Mindfulness and Wellbeing Interview with Dr Kim Dwyer about Literacy, Mindfulness and Wellbeing 'If you’re a parent or caregiver, you probably enjoy reading books together with your children.  But have you thought about the great ways reading tog ...  Show more

Finding the perfect titles for young readers can be tricky, so today we're answering your questions and suggesting books (and bookish gifts) for the kids and teens in your lives! Every year we ask our audience to write in with their requests for bookish gift recommendations, and ...  Show more