"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 ...

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 ...

Looking for fun things for your kids to do this summer? Summer programs can be a fun way to encourage your kids to read more, and they can even earn some exciting rewards and freebies along the way.

The Durango Public Library launched its annual summer reading program, which incentivizes readers young and old to pick up a book in exchange for prizes, on Monday. The program runs through Aug. 15, ...

Summer can be a tricky time for families. On the one hand, adults want to give kids the time they need to rest their minds and revive themselves for the next school year. On the other, there’s fears ...