How Reading Aloud to Babies Helps with Early Literacy
Nov 7, 2025
When should you start reading to your child? The answer might surprise you: it’s never too early. Even before your baby understands words, the simple act of reading aloud creates […]
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How to Start Family Storytime Traditions, Even Through Deployment
Oct 22, 2025
Deployment doesn’t just mean physical distance—it means missing bedtimes, inside jokes, and the small moments that make up childhood. For military families, one of the hardest losses is the nightly […]
Using Books to Share Positivity on World Smile Day
Oct 3, 2025
World Smile Day, celebrated on the first Friday of October each year, is a reminder of the power of a simple smile. Created in 1999 by Harvey Ball, the artist […]
10 Tips to Make Screen Time Count: Maximizing the Power of Recorded Storytime for Military Families
Aug 11, 2025
In today’s digital world, screen time often gets a bad rap. But for military families—where deployments and training can mean weeks or months apart—screen time can be a powerful bridge […]
Carter’s Employees Conquer the Toughest Challenge—And Raise $18,936 for Military Families!
Jun 20, 2025
Team Carter’s x United Through Reading Grab your sweatbands and rally cries—because Team Carter’s showed up and showed out at the April 26-27, 2025, Tough Mudder in Atlanta, turning grit […]
How Audiobooks and Reading Aloud Inspire Reluctant Readers
Jun 9, 2025
In a world increasingly shaped by screens and rapid information consumption, reading—silently, aloud, or through listening—remains a critical tool for cognitive development and lifelong learning. Audiobooks and reading aloud can […]
Inspiring Tomorrow’s Thinkers: How STEM Books Spark Lifelong Learning
May 28, 2025
In today’s tech-driven world, introducing children to STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) early can light the spark for lifelong learning. Research shows that children who engage with STEM literature […]
Event Recap: United Through Reading Hosts Book Tasting Party
May 15, 2025
As part of our Month of the Military Child celebrations, last month, United Through Reading brought together an incredible community of senior military spouses, nonprofit leaders, and military advocates for […]
How Reading Promotes Emotional Wellness in Military Families
May 3, 2025
Reading is a gateway to learning and a powerful tool for nurturing emotional wellness across all stages of life. Research consistently shows that reading stories can reduce stress levels by […]
United Through Reading Partners with Reach Out and Read San Diego
Apr 28, 2025
Getting books into a child’s hands is the first step, reading that book aloud and sharing a story with your child is the next step in strengthening their motivation, curiosity, […]