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9 fun ways to get kids reading this summer

By U.S. News & World Report

Reading improves vocabulary, comprehension, test scores and attention span, and books can transport children to other worlds and transform their hearts. Reading can also help our children be more open to differences, cultivate new perspectives and nurture their empathy. Helping our kids learn to love books can instill lifelong memories and be one of our greatest parenting legacies. So go grab a book, and encourage your kids to do the same!

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Best cars for teens 2020, as picked by US News

By Rick Massimo
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