Want to raise a lifelong reader? This guide shares simple, research-backed tips for choosing children’s books—from building a cozy home library to letting kids pick their favorites. Learn how access, choice, and repetition can spark a love of reading.

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Add this brain science lesson to your parent resources as it teaches a complicated subject in an accessible way to children!

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