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26 articles in Age & Milestones
A woman carrying and closely interacting with a smiling baby
Reading Habits4 min read

Talking to Your Baby Might Matter as Much as Reading to Them — Here's What the Research Found

Somewhere you picked up the idea that you should be talking and reading to your baby constantly, narrating...

0–3 yrs
A school-age boy sitting at a table, looking down and concentrating while reading a book
Age & Milestones4 min read

My Child Stumbles Over Big Words While Reading Aloud — Is That Normal?

Your child is cruising along in a story and then hits "extraordinary" or "dangerous" and the whole sentence...

6–8 yrs9–12 yrs
A woman holds a laughing child on a sofa in a bright room, mid-play.
Age & Milestones3 min read

Are Nursery Rhymes Too Babyish for a 4-Year-Old? What the Research Actually Says

Your four-year-old is asking for "Johny Johny Yes Papa" for the fortieth time, and part of you wonders...

3–5 yrs6–8 yrs
A baby lying on a blanket, looking at an open picture book
Reading Habits4 min read

When Should I Start Reading to My Baby? What the Research Actually Shows

You've just about got feeding and sleep figured out, and now someone's mentioned reading to your baby already...

0–3 yrs
A mother holding the hand of her young daughter
Age & Milestones4 min read

Does Being a Late Talker Mean My Child Will Struggle With Reading Later?

Your child is two, maybe closer to three, and still mostly pointing and grunting where other toddlers are...

0–3 yrs3–5 yrs6–8 yrs
A young child playing with a wooden alphabet puzzle on the carpet
Age & Milestones4 min read

If My Child Loves Story Time, Will They Learn to Read Without Phonics?

Your child adores books. They ask for the same stories, know whole pages by heart, correct you if...

3–5 yrs6–8 yrs
A young child reading a book while sitting in front of a bookshelf
Age & Milestones3 min read

Is My Child a "Visual Learner"? What the Research Actually Says About Learning Styles and Reading

A teacher or a well-meaning relative mentions that your child is "a visual learner" — they take in...

3–5 yrs6–8 yrs9–12 yrs
A girl sits reading a book on her own, taking her time with the pages
Age & Milestones4 min read

Why Is My Child So Much Slower at Reading Than Their Classmates?

Your 8-year-old brings home a reading log, or a teacher mentions it gently at pickup: he's noticeably slower...

6–8 yrs9–12 yrs
A baby lying down and reading a board book
Age & Milestones3 min read

What's the Right Age to Start a Children's Book Subscription?

A friend just mentioned her toddler is on his third book box this year, and now you're doing...

0–3 yrs3–5 yrs6–8 yrs

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