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Don’t Miss Reading These Children’s Books

admin — Thu, 15 Sep 2011 10:00:56 +0000

4 Great Summer Reads For Kids It’s been a while since we read these books and I decided it’s about time I shared them with you without letting any more time slip by. On to some of the books my almost 5-year old loved this past summer.

The Tale of Peter Rabbit By: [...]

Caldecott Medal Winners and An Old Tulika Favorite

admin — Sun, 12 Jun 2011 04:59:34 +0000

M’s Pre-K session came to an end a few weeks ago, but not before we got to work on a final project that I couldn’t wait to get started on – The Caldecott Awards. I, for one was really thrilled to actually bring home Caldecott award winning books to share with M as part of [...]

How to Read to Baby – Tip 3 – Reading=Bonding

admin — Fri, 21 Aug 2009 16:21:17 +0000

Pick Shakespeare or People magazine if you want. Your newborn couldn’t care less about what you’re reading.

In the initial days and weeks, when your baby is still getting used to sounds and stimulation, reading is more about the shared experience, than about vocabulary or language.

So, when you begin reading to your baby, approach it with [...]

Could a Baby Be Too Young For Books?

admin — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 17:13:52 +0000

The short answer, of course, is No.

A librarian friend was telling me about how it makes her crazy when she hears people tell her their babies are too young for books or story time. I see what she means.

* After all, researchers agree that 75% of brain development – emotional and intellectual- happens in the [...]

Kitchen Dance – A Bedtime Tale with a Tango-like Twist

admin — Tue, 11 Aug 2009 19:17:36 +0000

Experts will tell you that when it comes to babies, being predictable is good. A bedtime routine. A daytime schedule. Familiar bath-time rituals.

And it probably is.

Maybe that’s one of the reasons why so many bedtime books for babies have similar themes and storylines. Because, obviously they work.

But, once in a while, it’s fun to throw [...]

Why Reading to Your Baby Trumps Toys and TV

admin — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 05:36:34 +0000

A lot has been said about the benefits of reading to your baby, starting as early as possible. Yet, you can never really overemphasize its power – reading enhances language, learning, vocabulary, imagination, emotional skills, memory and parental bonding among other things. Regular reading also lays the foundations for good writing and communication skills.

But, you [...]