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9 Sure-Fire Ways To Get Kids Reading

Posted: June 24th, 2011 by Michele Borba

Parenting tips to help beat the infamous “Summer Reading Slump” and rekindle that great love of the printed page. REALITY CHECK: Are you aware of that kids can lose an upward of three month’s worth of reading progress during this summer break? The famous “Summer Reading Slide” is well documented and shows that learning declines [...]

9 Tips to Get Kids and Teens to READ! (and even like it!)

Posted: November 28th, 2009 by Michele Borba

Studies confirm that children who love to read are more likely to not only succeed in school but also in the workplace. Studies also show that parents play a crucial role particularly on their older kids’ reading attitudes and behaviors, as well as helping to find the right book to capture their interest. Here are [...]