SIOUX CITY (KTIV) - In a kindergarten classroom at Riverside Elementary in Sioux City, students are practicing sight words, but learning to read starts long before kindergarten. “Research says that ...

For over 40 years, kids nationwide have competed to win a personal pan pizza for reading a certain number of books for the Pizza Hut Book It Summer Reading Program. Now tracking those books and awards ...

Reading novels goes far beyond fun or aesthetic pleasure: cutting-edge science demonstrates the great benefits of fiction; it makes us more critical, develops our empathy, combats the distraction ...

As kids head back to school, area pediatricians and librarians are encouraging parents and caregivers to help younger children embrace a love of reading. In some cases, that task may be an uphill ...

A shrewd move by George Washington. Why Gauguin wore a 10-gallon hat. And the benefits of breathing through your nose ...

Elaine Reese, in her book How Stories Change Us, writes about myriad benefits of reading books both for children and adults.

As a paediatrician, I regularly advise parents on sleep routines, nutrition and vaccines. But one of the most important — and sometimes unexpected — recommendations I make is to read aloud to children ...

Have you ever stopped to think about how something as simple as reading could shape the course of your life? It’s not just about escaping into a good story or learning new facts—reading has a profound ...

In today’s fast-paced world, finding time to read may seem like a luxury. But here’s the truth, even just 15 minutes of reading a day can have a powerful impact on your mind, mood, and overall ...