If your child is fascinated by fairy tales, you may want to read some stories during their bedtime or when at leisure. These stories about heroes, princesses, dragons, witches, dragons ...

There’s no one silver bullet that will guarantee a child becomes a skilled and avid reader. But here are some things you can ...

It’s likely that the books you’ll be reading for your child will have pictures, so sit together in a position where they can clearly see them. Image caption, Stories aren't just for bedtime ...

There’s also a bedtime story read by a familiar face on CBeebies every night at 6.50pm – if your child loves a story they’ve seen on screen make a note of the title and author and see if ...

Parents, read a bedtime story to your children three to five times a week. Their reading skills will improve. I say this from a background of 57 years in education with children.

Acknowledge moments like finishing a book or completing reading goals. Use a chart or small rewards to keep them motivated.

Pooh, We're Going on a Bear Hunt and Adventure Island are among the top books most likely to inspire children to go on an ...

A children's sleep ... an unexpected impact. If your family is a fan of fizzy caffeinated drinks, heavy meals or anything spicy, this could have a knock-on effect on bedtime.

Winnie-the-Pooh and We're Going on a Bear Hunt, are most likely to inspire children to go on an outdoor adventure - see the ...