Moving all the way from the South Pole to the North Pole isn’t easy for the young penguin Augustine. Uprooted from her home, she misses her friends, her grandma and grandpa and her old bedroom. There are all kinds of unfamiliar faces at the North Pole, and everything looks strange and different...

One of the greatest gifts a parent can give their child is quality time. But as most parents will understand, quality time is much more complex than just being with your kids; it is taking an active role in understanding them and trying to help as they form a view of the world. Some things you can consider...

Though the development of reading skills varies from child to child, encouraging a reading environment at home is an important step toward literacy. Here are some tips to help promote a love of reading: Set aside time each day for reading. Before naps and bedtime are logical choices, but reading in bed...

Here are a few more suggestions to help promote a love of reading. Create a special reading space in your home. Make sure it's in a quiet area away from traffic and distractions. Get your child his or her own library card. Make visiting the library a weekly or bi-weekly event and encourage them to...