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The Cali Reader Is a Good Housekeeping 2026 Toy Award Winner!
Good Housekeeping's 2026 Toy Awards put the Cali Reader through testing with real preschoolers and parents. Here's what they said!
The Guilt-Free Guide to Cutting Back on Screen Time
Here's what the research on screen time actually says. Plus simple, several guilt-free swap ideas to reduce screen time for kids.
Why Reading Is Your Easiest Defense Against the Summer Slide
Every summer, kids lose about 20% of their reading gains, more than most parents realize. Here's what protects it, and what parents of 3-8 year olds can do t...
What Is Kindie Rock, and Why Do Kids (and Parents) Love It?
Tired of children's music on repeat? Kindie rock is the genre that's good for your kids and won't drive you quietly up the wall. Here's everything you need t...
The Reading Crisis Starts Before Your Kid Can Read
In 2012, 53% of nine-year-olds read for fun almost every day. By 2022, that number was 39%. The kids didn't lose the ability, but they lost the appetite. Her...
Halloween Reading Fun: Top Books for Toddlers This Fall
Want to explore more sound books at Cali’s Books? Take a look at our expanding collection of kid-favorite stories, including our top best books for Halloween.