Archive for 2010
Tradition
September 8, 2010
Everyone loves a holiday—they bring people together as they provide us an opportunity to share stories, values, and ideas that we hold dear. Every holiday – whether religious or secular – creates a unique moment when we can bring to life the stories of the past and have a conversation about what it means to […]
School readiness —what children need to become ready to learn to read.
September 3, 2010
Making sure their child is ready for school has become a quandary for many parents. With more and more emphasis on early academics it seems that kindergarten is becoming the new first grade, and there is a wider age span in kindergarten classrooms. There can easily be an 18 month age spread in a K […]
Reading Together is One Year Old! …. Notes from a mother to a child
August 31, 2010
I have the habit of writing a letter to my sons on their birthday, so I see no reason not to continue that tradition with my third son, RT, also known as Reading Together. Dear RT, You changed and enriched my life. And you continue to amaze me. You are exacting, demanding, lovable and endearing—a […]
Hong Kong Magazine features Reading Together
August 28, 2010
Children’s literature specialist and author of Reading Together: Everything You Need to Know to Raise a Child Who Loves to Read, Diane Frankenstein, was in Hong Kong recently to share her insights on helping a child establish a love of reading. Read More>>
A message to parents from the “Back to School Fairy Godmother”
August 25, 2010
The beginning of a new school year can feel daunting for parents—along with the excitement and anticipation for the new year comes the daunting reality of new schedules and responsibilities for children and their parents. The juggling act required of parents can feel overwhelming. On top of that, along comes a survey by The Michigan Department of Education […]
