Reading is given heavy emphasis at school and is one of the first things that your child will learn. They will need to develop the skill to take control of their own learning, complete questions and engage in class activities. If you’re a parent, you will know how difficult it can be to get a…
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Top Tips for Teaching Your Child to Read
Read moreReading improves imagination and concentration while providing your child with the essential skills that they need to navigate through life. It’s not until we have a crack at teaching our children for ourselves that we realise how hard it actually is. We have teamed up with a childcare provider in Kew to share a few…
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People who read live longer
Read more*Post contains affiliate links Yup, you read the title right! People who read really do live longer than those who don’t. That’s according to a 2016 study conducted by the Yale University School of Public Health. The study showed that those who read 30 minutes per day were shown to live 23 months longer than…
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My 2020 Reading List
Read more*Post contains affiliate links Reading is one of life’s little pleasures. I find great joy in finding a good book. One that draws me in from the very beginning and leaves me wanting to read more. Just one more chapter I say, and then after I’ve read that chapter, I find myself saying it again,…
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AD| The Importance of Reading with your Children Plus Win a Goody Bag!
Read moreDisclaimer: In association with Book Trust @BookTrust will be running a Twitter party on Thursday 19th September from 8-9pm where you’ll have the chance to win book tokens. They’ll also be joined by developments psychologist, Emma Kenny, who will be answering questions on the night as part of the Twitter Party, along with me @Twinmumanddad…
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We’re taking part in the summer reading challenge! Are you?
Read moreKeeping children interested in reading during the summer holidays can be challenging. If your child naturally enjoys reading then you’ll probably find they’ll pick up a book by themselves, but if your child isn’t keen it would rather be doing something else, what can you do encourage them? Well, last year we discovered that our…
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Book Review: Million Love Songs
Read more*Post contains affiliate links This year, I’ve re-discovered my love of reading. Some of the books I’ve read have been disappointing, but most have been enjoyable. My favourite book of 2018 is Million Love Songs by Carole Matthews. The description on the back of the book reads as follows: Ruby Brown is ready for a…
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Disney Book Week Book Review with Parragon Books
Read moreAs many people who read our blog know, I’m a big Disney fan. We’re actually going to go to Disneyland Paris soon and I’m so excited I could burst! I think my husband is getting pretty fed up of me talking about Disney, but it’s just the start! Wait until we get to Disney! Anyway…
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Ebookadrabra Reading App for Kids Review
Read moreOur girls will be five years old at the end of this month and they’re well on their way with learning to read. They’ve always loved books. They both listen intently when read a bedtime story and they love pointing out the things they see in the pictures and talking about them. We believe that…