Enhancing outcomes through children's literature

Abstract

This article considers how child outcomes can be improved through parent/child reading. The article suggests that while this process is well understood in education, it may be overlooked by other child welfare professionals. The article argues that practitioners can utilize this process when assessing and intervening with children in need and looking after children. It draws from a literature review and empirical study and summarizes some key findings.

Keywords:

• child
• young person
• family support
• children's literature
• parenting capacity
• social work assessment