Learning to read takes place as much at home as it does at school. Strong readers are usually those who were encouraged to read at home. Reading is one of the most important skills a child can develop ...

When a child shares a book with a parent or carer, this encourages joint attention, helping adults to connect with their ...

It's important to help your child foster a love for reading no matter their age to build vocabulary and spark imaginative ...

School is out and summer is here. Parents may be seeking creative activities for their children to make the best use of their time and imagination. Let’s not forget ways to encourage reading and ...

“A book is a dream that you hold in your hands” according to author Neil Gaiman. Or, more simply, in the words of Dr. Suess, “The more you read, the more things you will know. The more you learn, the ...

Genevieve McArthur receives funding from the Australian Research Council and National Health and Medical Research Council. She is affiliated with the not-for-profit Dyslexia SPELD Foundation (NFP) and ...