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A child reading outdoors in a hammock on a sunny summer day

Summer Reading Preparation Guide

Summer break can devastate reading progress or accelerate it鈥攖he difference lies in preparation. Here's how to set up children for summer reading success, with or without therapy dog program access.

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A child reading in a cozy home reading nook with soft lighting and comfortable pillows

Building a Home Reading Routine

The magic of therapy dog reading sessions doesn't have to end when children leave the library. Here's how to recreate the calm, supportive environment of dog-assisted reading in your own home.

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A cozy home reading nook with soft lighting, cushions, and children's books

Creating the Perfect Reading Environment at Home

Transform any corner of your home into a cozy reading nook that encourages daily reading habits.

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A parent and child approaching a friendly therapy dog in a welcoming library setting

How to Prepare Your Child for Their First Reading Session with a Therapy Dog

Simple steps to help your child feel comfortable and excited about reading to a furry friend for the first time.

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Children of various ages reading to a therapy dog in a library setting

The Best Age to Start Reading Programs

Parents often ask when their child should start reading with therapy dogs. The answer reveals something important about how children learn鈥攁nd why there's no such thing as 'too early' or 'too late.'

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A child selecting a book while a therapy dog waits attentively

How to Choose the Right Book Level

The Goldilocks zone of reading difficulty鈥攃hallenging enough to promote growth but easy enough to allow success鈥攊s crucial for therapy dog sessions. Here's how to find it.

14 min read
A parent and child talking with a therapy dog handler in a library setting

Parent FAQs About Therapy Dog Programs

Is it safe? Will it help? What if my child is scared of dogs? We answer the questions parents ask most often about therapy dog reading programs鈥攈onestly and completely.

12 min read