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Toxins in household dust may be harmful to kids
Most of the dust that coats your furniture and floors comes from outdoors and can pose a health threat, a new study suggests.
BPA in canned foods could harm children, group says
Measurable levels of the chemical additive bisphenol A (BPA) were found in a variety of canned goods, including some that claimed to be BPA-free, according to an analysis released this week by the nonprofit advocacy group Consumers Union.
Toxic toys? Health group finds high lead levels
Children's toys carrying the Barbie and Disney logos have turned up with high levels of lead in them, according to a California-based advocacy group — a finding that may give consumers pause as they shop for the holiday season.
Reading
Steps to Encourage Our Children to Read
According to the National Center for Education Statistics, children who read with their parents have a higher intelligence and reading ability and are better able to comprehend language, improve communication skills, speech recognition and verbal ability.
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Parents Play Key Role in Developing Solid Reading Skills
Think of why you read: to perform a task, to be informed and for literary experience. If you had not developed solid reading skills as a child, you may have difficulty completing job-related tasks or reading for enjoyment. Education experts agree that children develop reading behaviors early in life and that parental involvement at home helps children perform better in school and become enthusiastic, lifelong readers.
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Phonics is not enough to improve reading skills of young readers
Reading programs focused on changing daily teaching practices do more to improve children's reading skills than programs focused on textbooks and technology, according to a comprehensive research review by the Johns Hopkins University School of Education's Center for Research and Reform in Education.
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Read Your Children a Story—and Boost Their Brainpower
Reading aloud to infants and toddlers is beneficial in many ways, from hearing spoken language to feeling a heartbeat next to theirs. Literacy experts say that young children interact with books and reading in different ways at different ages. Here is a guide to your child's reading habits from birth to age two and beyond.
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The ABCs of Reading to Baby
Regardless of how busy your schedule is, it's important to spend time reading with your baby. Learn how to make the most of this special time together and nurture your young child's love of learning.
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