One of the proudest moments of my short career as a mom was when my daughter asked, “Can you read me a story?” It was a school night, and we were really strapped for time, but I grabbed the opportunity and read her one of my childhood favorites. 

Today, it’s the one nighttime routine – besides brushing teeth – that I try not to let slide. 

Children love hearing stories, especially at bedtime. It’s a time-honored tradition that helps them wind down after moments of playing, screaming and other intense activities, and go to sleep. 

​It’s not that easy finding children’s books around the house or buying newer titles every day though. Thankfully, there’s a wealth of free kids’ books online you can read to them, or give them to read on a computer, phone or tablet.