Archive for 2012
The perfect summer activity
May 30, 2012
Research shows Mom, as always, was right.“Brief exposure to the outdoors make people more creative, happier and better able to focus.” Summer is fast approaching and to prevent the well-documented summer slide in academics, most notably in reading, why not build into your summer schedule weekly outings with a snack and book in a fun […]
Teach kids empathy before its too late.
May 25, 2012
“When is a Problem Child Truly Dangerous?”, a recent article in the NYT Magazine draws attention to the challenge to teach kids empathy before its too late.
“Don’t touch that button yet” versus “And then what happened in the story?”: A parent’s choice.
May 23, 2012
Studies that aim to answer the question of whether a child gets a different experience from a book than an e-book are just getting under way. Studies of how such a device affects the development of young children typically take three to five years. When a parent reads a physical book to a child, the […]
Bookshelves as home decoration.
May 18, 2012
“I would be most content if my children grew up to be the kind of people who think decorating consists mostly of building enough bookshelves.” A. Quindlen I made the deal with my sons: I supply the books, and they supply the bookshelves.
Diane comments in “Baby & Toddler” Spring+Summer 2012 “RAISE A READER”
May 15, 2012
Here are some suggestions made by Diane W. Frankenstein, author of the award-winning book. Reading Together: Everything You Need To Know To Raise A Child Who Loves to Read (Penguin) “SET YOUR CHILD UP FOR SUCCESS IN SCHOOL (AND LIFE) BY INSPIRING HIM TO LOVE BOOKS.” ~ Make reading to your child a daily routine. […]
