We all know the feeling: snuggling close with your little one as you open a well-worn book. The sound of your voice calming them. The shared laughs and gasps as the characters come to life. Bedtime ...

We’re familiar with the many benefits of reading aloud to children, but is reading aloud also beneficial for adults? In addition to building closer bonds with loved ones, research has revealed that ...

In an age of packed schedules and constant digital distractions, families often struggle to slow down and connect. Yet one simple habit continues to make a lasting difference: reading together.

Research has shown that reading out loud to children is the single most important thing a parent can do to prepare a child for future academic success. Here are some of the benefits of reading books ...

When I was a child, my mother sat on my bed and read three books to me every night, so it would have been natural for me to sit on her bed and read to her during her final days. COVID-19 prevented ...

In today’s cacophonous, tech-heavy world, trekking the priceless read-aloud journey requires taking a road less traveled, which is a sad reality, both for parents and children alike. According to a ...

Mr. Bannon is the chief librarian at the New York Public Library, where he is also director of branch libraries and education. Nov. 23, 2025 As a librarian, I get a lot of questions. One I am hearing ...

Why is Christian Science in our name? Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The First Church of Christ, Scientist, and we’ve always been transparent about that. The church publishes the ...

Reading alone is a deeply enjoyable activity. But being read to has its own irreplaceable allure. By Melissa Kirsch The Harvard Sentences are hundreds of sentences that have been used for many decades ...