September 9, 2008 (Columbus, OH)—Nursery rhymes are often among the first books and stories parents share with their young children. Beloved and easily remembered, many rhyming poems are favorite childhood classics. Is there reason behind our intuition to rhyme with children? Highlights High Five, a new magazine for pre-readers age 2 to 6, shares the following reasons why rhyme and rhythm can actually help pre-readers learn language skills:
June 27, 2008 (Columbus, OH)—Over the last decade, mobile phones have become part of Americans daily lives, including the lives of children. In a poll released today by HighlightsParents.com, a website by Highlights for Children that provides information to families and a place to exchange parenting tips, parents reported their conflicted feelings on this new feature of the parenting landscape.
May 5, 2008 (Columbus, OH)—At this week's International Reading Association convention in Atlanta, Highlights for Children unveiled the first Korean edition of Highlights High Five, its magazine for children 2 to 6. Beginning with the July 2008 issue, Korea-based JY Books will publish the monthly magazine, re-titled Hello Friend.
April 16, 2008 (Columbus, OH)—As the political primaries extend well past Super Tuesday, kids are getting in on the excitement, according to a poll released today by HighlightsParents.com, a website by Highlights for Children that provides information to families and a place to exchange parenting tips.
April 14, 2008 (Columbus, OH)—Highlights for Children, the best read children's magazine in the nation, today debuts a free podcast of its popular monthly fiction story series "Ask Arizona."
March 17, 2008 (Columbus, OH)—Parents favor negotiation over saying "no" when kids beg for items on shopping trips, reports a poll released today by HighlightsParents.com, a website by Highlights for Children that provides information to families and a place to exchange parenting tips.
March 5, 2008 (Columbus, OH) — This week Highlights for Children launched Puzzle Buzz, a new puzzle book series edited for children ages 4 to 7. A version for younger kids of the company's successful Puzzlemania series, Puzzle Buzz introduces young children to the skill-building fun of puzzles, mazes, Hidden Pictures and matching games.
November 7, 2007 (Columbus, OH) — Highlights High Five, a new publication edited for children ages 2 to 6, has been named one of the 15 "hottest" new magazine launches. The honor was bestowed by min (Media Industry Newsletter) and partner Samir Husni Ph.D., chair of the University of Mississippi journalism department who is known in the industry as "Mr. Magazine." The magazine was selected from over 700 new publications that launched between October 2006 and September 2007.
HONESDALE, PA Twenty-three editors and art directors met for two September days at Boyds Mills, Pennsylvania, in what is believed to be the largest-ever gathering designed for children's magazine editors.
Honesdale, PA... Highlights for Children, Inc. today announced that Highlights High Five, the new magazine for children ages 2 to 6, and Wilkes-Barre PBS affiliate WVIA-TV have partnered to offer a special September fundraising promotion to benefit Head Start agencies throughout the station's viewing area.
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Whether it was finding the Hidden Pictures® while waiting at the dentist's office or reading short stories underneath the covers with a flashlight, Highlights for Children has been a part of every American's childhood - from the baby boomers to generation Y.
