Encouraging your kids to read during the summer can help prevent the dreaded “brain drain” that school officials warn can happen during the break. Beyond that, books can serve as great boredom busters ...

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 ...

With summer in full swing, educators and families are working to prevent the “summer slide,” when students’ learning levels ...

"Hearst Magazines and AOL may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Summer can be a tricky time for families. On the one hand, adults want to give kids the time they need to ...

Libraries across the greater Cadillac area use their summer reading programs as a way to not only to encourage reading but ...