September 2013: Reading and Literacy

Reading is such bliss, such food for the mind and soul and such an amazing and simple pastime for us and for our children. Among other positive perks, we can enhance our thinking skills, reduce stress and improve our writing skills. Find out about the newest trends in literacy and e-reading, check out our readers’ favorite children’s books, and learn about the benefits of English reading classes for your kids in this issue of Mothering Matters.

Read the Letter from the Editor >

September 2013 Features:

Why Do We Read?
Literacy and UN Millennium Development Goals
Long Live Libraries!
Print or Kindle? That Is the Question
Suggested Kids’ Books
Should My Child Have English Lessons?

September 2013 Columns:

Crafty Kids | Scented Playdough
Education Matters | Getting Involved in Your Child’s Education
Expat Corner | The Little Witch
Family Health | Vision Testing of Children in Switzerland 
In the Kitchen | Back to School Veggie Burger
La Leche League | Is it Important to Read About Breastfeeding?
Out & About | Reading on the Trail
Project Mummy | Eight Things I Learned as a New Mother
Teen City | Teens and Literacy
Twinville | Reading to Twins: Another Challenge?

As always, visit our Kids by Kids page for creative contributions by children of our readers and contributors. If you would like to submit something from your child, just email us.

Illustrations by Laura Munteanu