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Parent Perspective: Melinda

Parent Perspective: Melinda

Bedtime was always a special time at our house. We had two bedrooms separated by a door. There were between six and eight children gathered in there at a time. Their dad would sit between the rooms, reading a chapter book. The kids looked forward to each night’s...

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Parent Perspective: Tina

Parent Perspective: Tina

The Joy of ReadingI have always loved to read, but my children were struggling. Crying, fighting and refusing to read and do the assignments . . . for years. So, we stopped and reassessed. We chose something else and took a completely different approach to youth...

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Sailing With Reading

Sailing With Reading

Our home is on a peninsula near Seattle, Washington, so we are surrounded by water. I am blessed to see all kinds of vessels on and around the bay during my drive to town. This got me thinking about how our reading experiences can be similar to boats in their varying conditions.

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Parent Perspective: Kelly

Parent Perspective: Kelly

His fingers were white, clenched tightly around the blankets he was pulling higher and higher towards his body, his eyes wide with terror. I was in the middle of what I imagined was a very good basilisk voice impression, when I paused for dramatic effect.

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Celebrate Reading Finding Joy in the Journey

Celebrate Reading
Finding Joy in the Journey

When your child does sound out a word successfully, get through a session of reading, finish a book, or even pick up a book on their own, you should celebrate! Make a big deal out of this seemingly small accomplishment. Help them feel like it was worth the effort.

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Parent Perspective: Sari

Parent Perspective: Sari

I have always said one of my favorite parts about my day is reading to my children. There’s something so calming about it that makes us all look forward to it. Plus, I love the snuggles and conversations we have about the stories we read together.

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Welcome Letter

Welcome Letter

From an educational standpoint, reading with your children regularly may be the single most important activity you do with them. An added benefit is the emotional connection you will develop with your kids as you work together.

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Fanning Their Flames How to Encourage Your Child's Desire to Read

Fanning Their Flames
How to Encourage Your Child's Desire to Read

Imagine you are camping with your family on the beach. You were given fire duty. You’ve collected small sticks and dried moss, which you lit with a few sparks. Do you sit back now and hope it takes off all on its own? No! You blow on it and supply more fuel. You feed that baby whatever it needs!

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