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Reading

Get great tips for getting your little ones to be great readers. Learn how to best read to babies. Learn why you should still read to teenagers. Get tips to teach a love for reading and help your children become lifelong readers.

Reading Aloud to Preschoolers

July 14, 2025June 4, 2015 by valplowman
Kaitlyn reading on a bench

Snuggling up with your preschooler? 📚 This post shares fun tips to make reading magical—boosting language, imagination, and connection. Learn how to pick books, set routines, and spark joy in …

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Categories Preschooler, Reading Tags literacy, read aloud handbook 2 Comments

How to Make Reading to Toddlers Enjoyable and Effective

July 28, 2025May 28, 2015 by valplowman
McKenna closely reading a book

Want to make storytime more meaningful with your toddler? Discover helpful tips, book ideas, and strategies to build attention span and foster a love for reading from the start. Read …

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Why You Should Start Reading to Your Baby Right Away

July 28, 2025May 21, 2015 by valplowman
Mom reading ot her infant

Want to start reading to your baby but not sure how—or if it even matters yet? Discover why reading to infants is powerful, how to make it part of your …

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Categories Baby, Reading Tags learning activities, read aloud handbook, structured playtime 4 Comments

Read Aloud Throughout Childhood

February 6, 2023February 14, 2013 by valplowman
mom reading to son

Benefits of reading aloud to your children throughout childhood, not just while they are really young and small. By Maureen Monfore, www.ChildwiseChat.com Reading aloud to our children has so many …

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Categories Reading Tags BFBN, Guest Post 1 Comment

Reading Magic Book Index

May 21, 2019January 3, 2013 by valplowman

  Make Reading Enjoyable Reading Aloud: Start From Birth Reading to Children: What and When Reading Problems: Prevention is Key

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Reading Aloud: Start From Birth

November 14, 2022December 6, 2012 by valplowman
Parent reading to the baby

Why you want to really read aloud from birth. Do not wait until your kiddo is older. Start right away. In Reading Magic, Mem Fox recommends parents start reading to their …

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Categories Baby, Reading Tags Reading Magic 3 Comments

Reading to Your Baby While Pregnant

October 17, 2022November 1, 2012 by valplowman
Pregnant woman reading

Is there any benefit to reading to your baby while in utero? If so, how strong are the benefits? Is it worth doing or a waste of time? In The …

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Categories Pregnancy, Reading Tags read aloud handbook 1 Comment
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Valerie Plowman

Valerie Plowman, known as "the Babywise Mom", is the happy mother of four children. She has been helping parents with their parenting concerns since 2007 and loves helping others absolutely love being a parent.

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