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Babies Go Gaga for Baby Einstein’s 20th Anniversary!

August 18, 2016 by Jamie Levinthal Leave a Comment

Celebrate Baby Einstein's 20th anniversary!

As a parent, you've likely felt that feeling by now. That, "I turned around and my baby grew up faster than I ever imagined" feeling. We're having that feeling on a broad scale this year, as we celebrate our friendship with the amazing Baby Einstein brand as they celebrate their 20th Anniversary. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Fun, Food & Games, Milestones, Milestones, New Parent, Reading Lifestyle Tagged With: animals, anniversary, baby, baby books, baby einstein, Birthday, books, colors, contest, fun, giveaway, language, learning, letters, party, reading, shapes, toddler, video



Emotional Benefits of Reading Aloud to Your Third Grader

October 30, 2015 by Elizabeth Babbin Leave a Comment

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Although most third graders can read independently, the emotional benefits of reading aloud continue to be important. Reading aloud to kids 8 years (and older!) helps keep the lines of communication open between you and your child, which is so crucial to bonding--especially as your child approaches … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Learn to Read, Parenting Tips, Reading Lifestyle, School Readiness Tagged With: benefits of reading, bonding, books, learning, Parenting, read aloud, reading, Reading Rituals, Relaxing, Social Emotional Development, third grade



Emotional Rewards of Reading Aloud: 2 Years Old

October 23, 2015 by Elizabeth Babbin Leave a Comment

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Your child is now two—or as some have referred to it: the "terrible twos." But don't despair! As with every stage in child development, each offers something exciting and new. And (just like your little one) each stage can be wonderful and amazing in its own way. The emotional rewards of reading … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Brain Development, Learn to Read, New Parent, Parenting Tips, Reading Lifestyle, School Readiness Tagged With: 2 year old, bonding, books, language, learning, Parenting, reading, Social Emotional Development, toddler



Take Our Survey

September 28, 2015 by Julie Temple Stan Leave a Comment

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Is Your Child Ready for Kindergarten? What Is My Child’s Learning Style? … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Common Challenges, Learn to Read, Milestones, Parenting Tips, Reading Lifestyle, School Readiness, Smart Strategies Tagged With: education, kindergarten, learning, learning style, Parenting, quizzes, school readiness, surveys



Lemonade Stand Economics

July 26, 2010 by Tom Callahan Leave a Comment

Most people think the recipe for lemonade is water, sugar and lemons. In my house, it's kids, boredom, and 100+ degree summer heat. This past weekend, with record temperatures outside and rampant boredom inside, my kids decided to test their entrepreneurial muscles with an old fashioned … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Family & Community, School Readiness Tagged With: learning, math, summer



Learning Activities at Home

November 2, 2009 by Amy Kraft 1 Comment

Last week was the latest in our series of Virtual Coffees, where we chat with some of our favorite parent bloggers about topics related to reading, learning. This month's topic was learning activities to do with your children at home. Our participants included: Amy Mascott - Teach Mama Nirasha … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Fun, Food & Games, Reading Lifestyle Tagged With: activities, cooking, fun, learning



Use your words!

October 16, 2009 by TJ Trochlil Mcgreevy 7 Comments

My brother recently e-mailed me a story about his six-year-old daughter: Claire: Daddy, I really regret going on our trip to Canada and Niagara Falls. Daddy: Claire, you're too young to have regrets, but why do you regret it? Claire: Because on Webkins, if I don't work on my garden every day, it … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Brain Development, New Parent Tagged With: learning, reading, vocabulary, words



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