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Getting kids to pick up books in the minority language can be tough.

SpanglishBaby: Keeping my growing sons interested in reading Spanish

By Kimberly Lane, SpanglishBaby.com

In my father’s grand tradition of celebrating Thanksgiving in April — or whenever else he felt like it — he and I didn’t celebrate my birthday in May. … Read More

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Celebrate Dr. Seuss’ birthday with Read Across America Day

By Monica Olivera

This Saturday marks what would have been Dr. Seuss’ 109th birthday. The beloved children’s author wrote more than 40 children’s books and was deeply … Read More

Adi is growing up with an iPad, and while her videos are carefully chosen, parents can't control YouTube ads. (Photo courtesy Rachel Figueroa-Levin)

Urban baby blog: Why my daughter has her own iPad

By Rachel Figueroa-Levin

You know the people who wake up at the crack of dawn to go wait in line for hours and hours at an Apple Store to get the latest iThing? They read all the … Read More

Reading to your children can be the best way to improve their vocabulary. (GM Visuals/Getty Images)

5 Interactive websites to help your child read

By Monica Olivera

Nothing takes the place of a parent who helps their child learn to read. Reading to and with your child does more to develop their love of reading than any … Read More