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If you aren't familiar with the book "The Read-Aloud Handbook: Sixth Edition" by Jim Trelease, you could be missing some valuable information about how to read aloud with your child in a way that fosters their own reading ability.

As parents, we want our children to develop the ability to think. Thinking requires the mind to be constantly fuelled and re-fuelled by creative inputs. One of the best activities to revitalize the mind is by reading. But there are so many things children read, and also, so much that they have already read.

As parents, we want our children to develop the ability to think. Thinking requires the mind to be constantly fuelled and re-fuelled by creative inputs. One of the best activities to revitalize the mind is by reading. But there are so many things children read, and also, so much that they have already read.

Reading to your child improves child's vocabulary and communication skills as well as boost their thinking power. Mother's Zone brings some useful information on reading to a baby and what advantages does it actually bring.

Living is a life-long learning, and reading - is the best teacher. Together with reading, it is important to maintain the quality of what children are reading. In the course of an average day we are bombarded with so much information which we read - bills, labels, tags, instructions, coupons, menus etc.

Cultivate reading habit in children is important for developing good vocabulary power and language skills among them.

Cultivate reading habit in children is important for developing good vocabulary power and language skills among them.

Tips for parents to encourage reading and increase literacy.

Great work-from-home or part-time income opportunity for parents and/or educators. Promotes literacy and reading at home -- high-quality and educational children's books.

Breastfeeding mums can be a selfless lot, all focus on bubs and very little on themselves. It's a tricky time and calls for lots of love, support and encouragement from spouses, friends, partners, and family members. Now, if you're in any of these categories, read on! We've jotted down some ideas for you...

Breastfeeding mums can be a selfless lot, all focus on bubs and very little on themselves. It's a tricky time and calls for lots of love, support and encouragement from spouses, friends, partners, and family members. Now, if you're in any of these categories, read on! We've jotted down some ideas for you...

Although the arts have traditionally been considered fun frills, they're actually a central piece in the education puzzle. And it's not just the visual arts. Music can help with math and reading; dance sets a foundation for physical health and also furthers self-awareness; acting can boost vocabulary. Art can impact kids' emotional and social lives, too. It lets kids take risks without failure and builds confidence.

There are many types of baby carrier available in market with different features that we don't even know... Read this guide and educate yourself on baby carrier.

Delight a special child, parent or grandparent with this wonderful recordable book! Create a keepsake storybook by following the simple directions to record your own voice reading this treasured Christmas classic. The book is re-recordable and has a lock feature so that your special recording is kept safe, even when the batteries are replaced. Beautifully illustrated with sturdy board book pages, this is a unique gift made by you - and is sure to be treasured!\n\nFREE BONUS! Also includes two Christmas music CDs, and three Look and Find activity books.\n

When a couple can not have children, they will often seek out a surrogate mother. This is a person that will carry the couple's child and deliver the baby. Once the baby is born the child will be handed over to the couple. Anyone wanting to become a surrogate mother should look into it thoroughly. You can be an independent surrogate or you can use an agency. The first thing you should do is find out what is expected of a surrogate mother and evaluate yourself to see if you can handle it. Read stories from women who have done it and how it affected their lives. This is not just business, this is your body and you will never be the same. Once you have decided that you can handle it, find out what you need to have a healthy pregnancy. What vitamins and diet you should be on are two very important things to look into. You should find out what the laws and rights are in your area concerning surrogate mothers. Surrogate Agencies There are many agencies out there. You can research them on line or look in the phone book. Each will be different in how they handle a case. Find out from them how they work and what they can do for you. Ask for references of other women who used the agency. Contact those women and ask them about their experience there. Once you have decided on an agency; you will be required to fill out an application. After that you will be checked by a doctor from the agency to make sure you meet all the requirements needed. Once you are signed up and deemed healthy by the agency, they will begin looking for couples that they think would be a good match for you. You will be contacted and meetings will be arranged with possible couples. After having several meetings, you will need to choose a couple. This couple should share your views on pregnancy. If you like coffee and they don't want you drinking it during pregnancy, then they may not be the right couple for you. This is a very important part of the process. Don't forget it isn't only you ch

It's very important to improve your kids imagination quotient (IQ) in early age. We have some easy basic exercise methods that help you to improve your kids IQ. Read now.So, let's take a look at them and figure out how we can make brain stimulation an easy feat.

For me, it was a feast for my eyes, when I read in HT of May 24, 2011, CBSE results of Class XII. Now, teachers are same in each school and students are different in every aspect some want to excel and work seriously to outshine themselves and others are so-so.

Is your child hiding something? Parents, when they discover something unpleasant and disagreeable about their­­ child's actions, fear that it reflects as their failure. Read more As a result, a child's mistake brings out, sometimes very violent reaction from the parent which is unjustifiable. Mistakes are a part of growing up.

Free resources and links to ways to get free books for children.

Books are also a form of technology

Notes from Danny Brassell's presentation in Houston (August 2008)

...Some simple steps that parents can take at home to support the knowledge and skills that students are learning in school and to help build connections between school and life.