Why & How to Talk to Your Baby: ‘Language Nutrition’ Feeds the Brain
Talking to babies is so vital to their brain development that it’s often called language nutrition. And some ways of talking
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Discover how to use reading bingo to encourage kids to read more, plus get a free printable reading bingo card for
Read the postHappy Book Birthday to Me! My Parenting Book for Raising Readers Turns 1
Author Maya Smart reflects after year one of her parenting book for raising readers, Reading for Our Lives: A Literacy Action
Read the postWe Should All Be Readers: How and Why Parents Should Teach Reading
To attain the consciousness, solidarity, and equity our society so desperately needs, we must be informed and deliberate in
Read the postHow to Assess Your Child’s Development & When to Seek Help
Parenting author and literacy advocate Maya Payne Smart outlines a framework to follow when evaluating your child’s development
Read the postMusic To Their Ears: Why Poetry And Rhyming Books Are Awesome For Kids
Little kids love rhymes. But do poetry for kids and rhyming books help engage young readers and develop literacy? You bet. Find
Read the postReading Tips for Parents to Keep Kids Engaged
Discover helpful reading tips for kindergarten parents & preschool parents, and reading tips for parents of elementary students
Read the postMeditation, Massage… Story Time? Reading Aloud Has Surprising Benefits for Parents
Need another reason to read to your kids? Shared reading is self-care for parents! Find out how it can work small wonders &
Read the postHow to Choose the Best ABC Books for Preschoolers
When it comes to teaching the ABCs, not all alphabet books are created equal. This post tells how to pick ABC books for
Read the postThree Fantastic Ways to Tour a Selfie Museum But Make It Educational
The new trend of selfie museums may seem shallow. But they offer parents a way to bond with kids and can even be educational.
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