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Parenting Tips on March 18 Fox 4 Morning News: Make Reading Rock

A simple book can do so much to help your child’s brain develop and their imagination grow.  But how do you make books interesting to kids … especially when they’re competing with fancy graphics and sounds from videos?  Tune in to the 7:00 a.m. News on Tuesday for some tips on how to get your child interested in reading.

Why reading is important

  • Enter school ready to learn
  • Helps them express themselves
  • Identifying with characters

Ways to promote love of reading

  • Surround them with books
  • Let them see you reading
  • Read aloud to your kids
  • Take kids to library/bookstore
  • Buy books as gifts/rewards
  • Find books about their interests
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Last Updated ( Tuesday, 03 June 2008 )