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Common Reading Mistakes and How to Fix Them

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Reading is a challenge for many young children. There are a number of common errors that are made when learning to read, but there are ways to correct them before they become ingrained in your child’s reading. Here are some of the more common reading mistakes, and how you can fix them as soon as...

How to Improve a Child’s Short-Term Memory

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A good short-term memory is a benefit to all who have one. There are ways you can improve your child’s short-term memory. Wouldn’t it be nice to have your child remember what you ask them, instead of having to remind them over and over again of something? With a little bit of work, you can...

How Does Reading Teach Empathy?

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Reading and empathy... the two may not sound related at first but when you dig a little deeper, they have a strong connection. Reading, and especially the reading of literary fiction, has been studied and proven to strengthen an individual’s empathy towards others. How does this happen, and what can we learn from it to...

How Do Your Routines Impact Children’s Reading?

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No one would argue that reading is one of the most important things we can teach our children. When a child learns to read, a whole new world is opened to them. When a person can read, they will be able to do more, learn more, and become more than they otherwise would. Your routines...

It All Starts in Your Child’s Ears

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Reading is a skill that every parent wishes for their child to learn. It is something that can be frustrating to teach, however. There are ways to begin setting a foundation for good reading before you even show your child their first printed word. How is it possible to give your child a good head...

5 Benefits of Reading for Children as They Grow Older

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Reading is an extremely powerful educational tool. It is beneficial to us all, adults and children alike. It is a fact reading can be beneficial to our lives as adults both personally and professionally. But what are the effects of reading on our children? As adults, we learn new things when reading. We improve our...