Literacy at Home
Explore ways to support your child’s reading and writing development.
A website for young children and their families, part of the NYS Library early literacy initiative, Ready to Read at New York Libraries.
From the American Library Association, a collection of helpful resources for parents and caregivers including book lists, websites for kids, and fun activities.
Dolly Parton’s initiative to provide all children with free books of their own.
Reading resources, including suggested books, activity sheets, puzzle tips for families, and more, that can encourage children to read.
A bilingual site for educators and families of English language learners.
Includes a Reading 101 for Families guide, bilingual parent tips, and ideas for building your child’s knowledge of the world.
Parenting Tips
Selected resources with tips to support your child’s health and development.
Clear, evidence-based guidance on common childhood challenges, emotional development, behaviour, routines, and learning support.
Practical, research-informed tips on child development, play, social-emotional skills, screen time, and everyday parenting questions.
Short, actionable advice on early childhood development, routines, stress, emotions, and building positive relationships with young children.
Internet Safety
Support your child’s safe and confident use of the internet with trusted resources and guidance.
Straightforward advice on digital privacy, screen time, social media, gaming, and helping kids build healthy online habits.
Easy-to-read guides to apps, games, social platforms, and online safety basics, written specifically for parents and caregivers.
Parent-friendly guidance on protecting children’s privacy, avoiding scams, managing screen time, and navigating apps and games safely.