With summer break around the corner, parents are seeking ways to keep young minds sharp and avoid the dreaded summer brain drain. Research says children who read for pleasure and are motivated to read ...

An email hit my inbox last December that contained only a simple graph and a single sentiment: Our kids need to read more. Displaying a rising arrow for those who "hardly ever" read at all, the graph ...

The following essay is reprinted with permission from The Conversation, an online publication covering the latest research. Early childhood is a critical period for brain development, which is ...