Parent Tips

Reading to Two: A Double Challenge

By: PBS Parents (2008)

While parents understand the importance of reading to children, it is often a struggle to read to two. How can parents negotiate the "book wars," when one child only wants to read chapter books and the other insists on reading picture books? What can parents do when one child wants to read about dinosaurs and the other wants to read about ballerinas?

Selecting Books for Your Child: Finding 'Just Right' Books

By: Kathleen Rogers (2008)

How can parents help their children find books that are not "too hard" and not "too easy" but instead are "just right"? Here's some advice.

Handwriting

By: Reading Rockets (2008)

Healthy Hearing

By: Reading Rockets (2008)

Creating a Home Library

By: Reading Rockets (2008)

Activities to Encourage Speech and Language Development

By: American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (2008)

The American Speech-Language-Hearing Association offers these age-appropriate ways that parents can engage their young children in ways that will help children develop speech and language abilities.

Summer Learning, Side-by-Side

By: Reading Rockets (2008)

Having Your Child Tested for Learning Disabilities Outside of School

By: Reading Rockets (2008)

Children who struggle with reading often need extra help. This help usually comes from the school, but some parents choose to look outside of the school for professionals who can assess, diagnose, tutor, or provide other education services. The following article provides information on how to find the right person for your child.

The Role of Fathers in Their Child's Literacy Development (Pre-K)

By: Reading Rockets (2008)

The Role of Fathers in Their Child's Literacy Development

By: Reading Rockets (2008)

Reading Tips for Parents of Babies

By: Reading Rockets (2008)

It's never too early to read to your baby. As soon as your baby is born, he or she starts learning. Just by talking to, playing with, and caring for your baby every day, you help your baby develop language skills necessary to become a reader. By reading with your baby, you foster a love of books and reading right from the start. The tips below offer some fun ways you can help your child become a happy and confident reader. Try a new tip each week. See what works best for your child.

Reading Tips for Parents of Toddlers

By: Reading Rockets (2008)

Being a toddler is all about action. Encourage continued language development and interest in books and reading by keeping things lively and engaging. Everyday experiences are full of opportunities to engage in conversation and develop language skills. The tips below offer some fun ways you can help your child become a happy and confident reader. Try a new tip each week. See what works best for your child.

Finding a Great Summer Program: A Checklist for Parents

By: Johns Hopkins University, Center for Summer Learning (2008)

Learning Two Languages

By: American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (2008)

Learning to speak two languages is like learning any other skill. To do it well, children need lots of practice, which parents can help provide. This American Speech-Language-Hearing Association brief gives information and tips for parents.

Is My Child Ready for Kindergarten?

By: Reading Rockets (2008)

Preparing Your Child for Testing

By: Reading Rockets (2008)

Help Your Child with Writing (Pre-K)

By: Reading Rockets (2008)

Help Your Child with Writing

By: Reading Rockets (2008)

Reading Tips for Parents of First Graders

By: Reading Rockets (2008)

Give your child lots of opportunities to read aloud. Inspire your young reader to practice every day! The tips below offer some fun ways you can help your child become a happy and confident reader. Try a new tip each week. See what works best for your child.

Reading Tips for Parents of Kindergartners

By: Reading Rockets (2008)

Play with letters, words, and sounds! Having fun with language helps your child learn to crack the code of reading. The tips below offer some fun ways you can help your child become a happy and confident reader. Try a new tip each week. See what works best for your child.