Literacy is a key concern among today's parents, who understand exactly how vital reading comprehension is for children. Those who master reading — and just as importantly, enjoy it — are more likely to do well in school and in life.

Children’s books are excellent for this purpose and online content can even prove beneficial, but there's nothing quite like children's magazine subscriptions. These provide a constant stream of new entertaining and educational magazines, thereby ensuring that young readers are never bored. In fact, they look forward to receiving new issues each month.

These days, children's magazines take many forms. Magazines for 2 year olds look a lot different from magazines for 9 year olds, but both are incredibly important. No matter the age targeted, the publications are invariably filled with vibrant imagery, plus quizzes, short stories, and fun activities that engage young readers and their loved ones.

With so many great magazines for kids available, the tough part involves narrowing down your list. Of course, you can always subscribe to several to ensure that your kids have plenty to read. Your choices will ultimately depend on the ages and interests of your little readers, however.

Preschoolers adore whimsical publications such as Cricket’s Ladybug and Highlights High Five. National Geographic Little Kids, Zoobooks, and Ranger Rick Jr. are amazing choices for outdoorsy children. As simplified versions of magazines meant for adults or older children, these publications provide an enjoyable introduction to titles that reading enthusiasts will come to love later on.

As kids reach elementary school and beyond, they may prefer more advanced options such as National Geographic Kids. Crafts abound in Jack and Jill, while Girls’ World covers a variety of topics of interest to little girls.

Athletic types often gravitate towards sports magazines such as Scout Life. All types of kids can find stories to enjoy in the classic children’s magazine Highlights. No matter the topic, these and other kids magazine subscriptions provide access to a wealth of educational content that parents appreciate.

Depending on when and where your kids enjoy reading, you may opt for online magazines or traditional print publications. Both provide noteworthy benefits worth considering. Print magazines boast exceptional visuals, plus the classic appeal of browsing through glossy pages. Digital editions, however, are easily accessible, and therefore, ideal for road trips or other on-the-go situations.

Kids are by no means alone in their need for quality reading materials. Grown-ups who want to learn the latest childrearing techniques can benefit from the many publications featured in our Parenting collection. When parents want casual reading after their kids fall asleep, they can find plenty to love on our General Interest page.

The best magazines for kids are any that get them to fall in love with reading. Nurture their interests early on with several children’s magazine subscriptions.