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#3 — How do I Help My Child Learn to Read Better?
As a teacher, parents would ask me, “How do I help my child learn to read, or learn to read better?” I had a simple, yet important answer, and it didn’t involve some expensive material or tutoring.Read More »
#4 — Who Passed The Joy of Learning To You?
“Children are made readers in the laps of their parents,” said Emilie Buchwald and I definitely believe it. My mother read to me, my mother loved reading, and loved words, and loved the excitement of new ideas that were opened up to us in books.Read More »
#44– I’m Bored, What Should I Do?
It's Spring Break. You and your family might be taking a trip. But if you're not, your children might be saying, "I'm bored. What Should I do?" The phrase "I'm bored" is one of my least favorite things to hear from kids.Read More »
#26 — My child is too young for a book!
Just buying a book and sitting it on a shelf isn’t going to do a thing. What’s important is the interaction between you and your child as you read to him/her every day. Your child learns that reading and discussion are so important that the most essential and significant person in their lives takes time to sit down and do it with them.Read More »
#31 – Reading to Kids Makes Me Happy!
When I share my books, I come away with feelings of exuberance and gratitude that I’ve had the chance.Read More »