Read Across America Week, celebrated in early March, encourages children to develop a love for reading, coinciding with Dr. Seuss’s birthday on March 2. This week is a great opportunity for parents to inspire a lifelong passion for reading. Studies show that reading boosts children’s development, including language, thinking, and social/emotional skills, and plays a key role in academic and lifelong success.


In this newsletter, we’re celebrating the magic of storytelling! Books spark imagination, create lasting memories, and bring families closer together. To start, the Parent Support Department is sharing their favorite children’s books. If you’re looking to add new gems to your family’s library, here are our top picks:
 

The Hug Machine by Scott Campbell [Ages 1 - 4]

Recommended by Parent Support Supervisor, Maggie Van Dyne


Rainbow Fish by Marcus Pfister [Ages 1 - 5]

Recommended by Triple P Positive Program Coordinator, Amber Sullivan


Angelina Ballerina by Katharine Holabird [Ages 2 - 5 years]

Recommended by Cuyahoga Parents Connect Administrator, Heather Sakai


Owl at Home by Arnold Lobel [Ages 3 - 6]

Recommended by Parent Support Supervisor, Tom Wetzel


Salt in His Shoes by Michael Jordan -- [Ages 6 - 10 years]

Recommended by Fatherhood Resources Coordinator, Jerrold Nash


The Emperor's New Clothes by The Fable Cottage [Ages 5+]

Recommended by Community Liaison, Rachel Napolitano



Want to create a lifelong reader?


Here are a few tips from Parents as Teachers:

  • Model reading.
  • Hold your child while you read.
  • Name things in books.
  • Tell stories, sing songs, and play rhyming games.
  • Read favorite books over and over and over again.
  • Encourage others to read to your child too.
  • Keep lots of books in your home.
 

Parenting isn’t one-size-fits-all, and support shouldn’t be either!

Triple P provides parents with practical strategies to manage misbehavior and prevent problems before they start.

Sign up now for our March 2025 events, including:

✅ A discussion group on Managing Fighting & Aggression

✅ An anti-bullying presentation

✅ A parenting support session (No RSVP needed—walk-ins welcome!)

but there's more!

Whether you're navigating everyday parenting challenges—like setting healthy screen time limits, co-parenting effectively, managing sibling relationships, or teaching cooperation and listening skills—or simply looking for fresh ideas to make parenting smoother, Triple P is here to help!


Now through Triple P, you can receive up to six FREE coaching sessions, tailored to fit your family's unique needs and circumstances. No judgment—just practical, research-backed support to help you and your child thrive.


Sessions are available over the phone, via Zoom, or in person upon request.

Spots are open now— sign up here
 

Come meet Rachel, our dedicated Community Liaison, out in the community! For more information about finding Rachel out at local events, bookmark our community calendar!
 
 

Here are a couple local resources we recommend related to Read Across America Week!

Designed for children age five and their families and caregivers, FamilySpace provides safe and fun spaces for kids to play and learn, and for their families to come together to share information and hear about helpful, free services that are available to them.


Dolly Parton's Imagination Library is a book gifting program that mails free, high-quality books to children from birth to age five, no matter their family's income. Sign up here.

The Cuyahoga County Library provides an endless supply of reading opportunities for young readers, as well as programs for families. Try the 1,000 books before kindergarten challenge, the Kid's Cafe free afterschool meal program, and the free Summer Lunch program.
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