If you’ve listened closely to the dialogue on “Sesame Street” in recent years, you might have thought to yourself, “Man, this is on point. Here’s a show that really gets it.”

The value of reading cannot be overstated. No matter how old or young your children are, have you read with them today?

If grandparents live close by, make sure theyre reading with your child, as well. So if youre reading to a baby, hold him or her on your lap -- same goes for older children, if theyll let you. Read when your child is already in a good mood, and for younger babies and children, make sure theyre dry and fed. Especially with younger kids, this often adds a whole new dimension to the book. One idea is to read the book all the way through one time -- then revisit the story with a focus on pictures.