The Reading Parent

Quick Literacy Tip: When Speaking of Big Things, Use Small Words

Good books will get you started - to start discussing, to understanding the fabric of our country, to empathize with others.

Books can provide child-centered vocabulary to discuss big, big issues in small, manageable doses. Books provide a shared experienced. Books are a diving board for questions.

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Curious Books for Curious Toddlers

The Rhythm of Life

When I recently asked my friends what their favorite reading material was - I got varied responses. Some answered with their favorite childhood book, others answered with adult classics and others responded with what they loved reading to their own kids.

But only two people referenced poetry. And they both called on Shel Silverstein.

Reading Dads are Special

Dads are awesome in all sorts of ways.

Now that that's out of the way...

Dads who read are more awesome.

That's Punny! And Here's Why That's Great

Dad jokes are all the rage. And, they are good for your kid's reading.

Reading 30 Minutes a Day to Your Kid

Just the other day I had a conversation about reading with a good friend who is also a parent. We were talking about how there is so much to do with kids and so much pressure and the question came up.

Do I really have to read to my kid for 30 minutes everyday?

I said, not exactly. That's not exactly the way to look at it.

I'm a literacy specialist and mom who is passionate about reading with kiddos. I've been sharing reading best practices with kids, teachers and parents for over a decade, so it's time to start writing about them too!

I will share reading practices you can do at home, in your everyday life.

And, if there's a book listed on this site, I've actually sat down to read it.