STRONGER BRAINS = SMARTER KIDS

READING BRAINPOWER is a science-based guide for parents, grandparents, and caregivers that shows how reading with babies—from pregnancy through the preschool years—builds stronger brains, closer bonds, and better readers for life.

Our goal isn’t to teach children to read early—it’s to teach adults how to read interactively, using proven techniques that stimulate brain growth, language development, and emotional connection.

The program was created by Cecily Truett Lancit, a Peabody and Emmy Award-winning journalist and television producer whose career has centered on enhancing literary experiences for children and their families.

As co-creator of PBS’s beloved Reading Rainbow, Cecily has spent decades translating complex literacy science into joyful, accessible experiences that empower parents and inspire lifelong readers.

Start before your baby is born.

Research shows that babies recognize familiar voices and rhythms in the womb. Reading and singing during pregnancy strengthens early neural pathways, calms your baby, and builds a foundation for future language and learning.

Reading Brainpower’s prenatal and newborn guides walk you through every stage—from conception to age 3—so you can nurture your child’s growing brain right from the start.

Absolutely not. In the first three years, a baby’s brain forms up to 1 million neural connections per second—the fastest growth period of life.

When you read, talk, and interact with your baby, you’re wiring the brain for language, memory, empathy, and focus. Even short, daily reading sessions spark measurable growth in the brain’s language centers.

No. It’s not about teaching babies to read words—it’s about teaching adults how to read in ways that stimulate the brain.

Our interactive approach turns reading into a science-backed brain workout filled with rhythm, expression, eye contact, and touch. Stronger brains make smarter kids.

READING BRAINPOWER is based on neuroscience, not opinion. Every tip and technique in our e-books comes from peer-reviewed research in early brain development, literacy, and emotional bonding.

We make it simple, playful, and realistic for busy families—no flashcards, no screens, just joyful reading that works.

Children who are read to daily from birth develop stronger vocabularies, longer attention spans, better self-regulation, and a greater love of learning.

Multiple studies confirm that early reading experiences predict academic success, emotional health, and school readiness far into the future.

When you read with your child, your voice, touch, and attention release oxytocin—the “bonding hormone.”

These shared reading moments nurture emotional security, empathy, and communication. It’s not just reading—it’s connecting, laughing, and learning together.

Not at all! Every e-book walks you through step-by-step methods that fit naturally into daily life.

You’ll learn how to make every story interactive—through sound, movement, rhythm, and facial expression—so reading time becomes the most powerful few minutes of your day.

Begin with our companion guides:

• “Building Baby’s Pre-Natal Brain” – newest research based brain stimulating activities broken down by trimester, giving your baby an edge from the very start.

• “Building Baby’s Library” – the essential starter for choosing and using books that boost baby’s brainpower.

• “Reading as a Family” – for growing your child’s love of books through family routines that build connection and confidence.

You’ll find all available on our website.