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Choose black and white baby books for your newborn
Black and white baby books: Reading black and white baby books out loud is one of the best things you can do to kickstart your newborn’s development.
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The shared reading practices of Australian families
How much do Australian parents and carers read to their children? Are they doing it more or less than before? What would encourage them to do it more? Find out all the answers to these questions and more.
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Top 6 tips for including more shared reading in your child’s daily routine
Reading out loud to children is crucial for the development but finding the time for shared reading can be tough. Check out these top 6 tips for fitting more shared reading into your child’s routine and watch as they reap the benefits.
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Just because your child can read independently doesn’t mean you should stop reading out loud to them
So your child can read by him/herself now and you think you should stop reading out loud to him/her? No! There are many benefits to continuing.
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When should you read to your child?
Many parents wanting to do what’s best for their child wonder when they should start reading to their child. Before birth? Immediately after birth? At 6 months of age? Some also wonder whether they should only be reading to their child at bedtime. If this sounds familiar, find out all you need to know to make the right reading decision for your child.
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Why is reading out loud good for kids?
Reading out loud is one of the best things you can do for the child in your life. It helps build strong literacy and language skills as well as things like social-emotional skills.