When it comes to important life skills, few are more essential than basic literacy. People who have trouble with reading and writing often encounter problems throughout both childhood and adulthood. Subpar literacy can make getting through school and navigating the working world an absolute nightmare. That being the case, every parent should make a point of encouraging healthy reading habits in their children. Even if your kids aren't crazy about reading, the following tips can help nudge them … [Read more...]
5 Tips to Help your Child Become a Better Reader
Find out how you can help children read better in 5 easy ways! As parents, we want to help improve our child's educational experience so they can be more successful in school. Being a good reader is essential and can play an important role in their entire lives. One study found that how well a 7-year-old reads can predict their income 35 years later! But how do we get our kids interested in reading and help them improve their skills? These tips will help get your kids excited about … [Read more...]
Tidy Books Kid’s Bookshelf Review & Giveaway
If you are a parent you know that reading is extremely important for your child. The sooner you start reading to your children, the better. For us, we started reading to Riley the day we got home. Our voices soothed her when she was upset. She is now two (where in the world does the time go??) and she absolutely adores books! We probably read 10 different books a day on any given day. Seeing her point at pictures and saying "dog" or "kitty" or if I ask her where Elmo's nose is and she … [Read more...]
