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Read more about the article Foster Language Skills: Storytelling for Children Made Fun!
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Foster Language Skills: Storytelling for Children Made Fun!

  • Post author:Chloe Coker
  • Post published:March 23, 2026
  • Post category:Reading
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Telling stories is a wonderful way to increase your child’s vocabulary. As you tell a story, you can use new words and explain what they mean. You can also talk…

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Read more about the article Boosting Early Literacy: 5 Essential Tips

Boosting Early Literacy: 5 Essential Tips

  • Post author:Chloe Coker
  • Post published:March 16, 2026
  • Post category:Education/Parenting Tips/Reading
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What is literacy? Literacy is the skill of gaining information from the written word and being able to communicate that information to others both verbally and in writing. Literacy allows…

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Read more about the article Adventure Awaits: Best Children’s Books!
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Adventure Awaits: Best Children’s Books!

  • Post author:Chloe Coker
  • Post published:March 9, 2026
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I am an avid reader. If I don’t have a book in my hand, I have my earbuds in listening to a book. I’ll read just about anywhere. I take…

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What is Pre-Literacy?

  • Post author:Chloe Coker
  • Post published:March 2, 2026
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March is reading month! We’re excited to bring you some literacy-focused content in the next few weeks, starting off strong with some words from our favorite early childhood development expert,…

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Read more about the article Creative Ways to Teach Kids to Share
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Creative Ways to Teach Kids to Share

  • Post author:Chloe Coker
  • Post published:February 16, 2026
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My daughter started kindergarten this year. She was so excited and couldn’t wait to tell me all about her first day. We sat on the couch to talk about her…

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Read more about the article Can You Really Hold a Baby Too Much? The Facts
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Can You Really Hold a Baby Too Much? The Facts

  • Post author:Chloe Coker
  • Post published:February 9, 2026
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I read somewhere once that the more a child feels attached to their parent, the more secure they are in acceptance of themselves and the rest of the world. In…

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Read more about the article How to Respond to Strong Reactions in Children

How to Respond to Strong Reactions in Children

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  • Post published:January 30, 2026
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No person is born with the ability to easily transition from one place or activity to another; for all of us, it’s a learned skill often developed early on in…

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