Author Archives: Editor

28 Feb
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Cold Weather and Crazy Kids

by Carrie Spencer With the holidays behind us, so many parents and children start looking forward to spring. Still, there are bound to be a few more cold and wintery days ahead. So it’s important for parents to be prepared ...

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24 Jan
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6 Smart Money Things You Should do ASAP as a New Parent

Written by Ted James of www.tedknowsmoney.com Becoming a parent changes your world—and your priorities—in many ways. One significant consideration for new parents is how to best plan for your financial future and that of your child. Here are six things ...

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23 Jan
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Teacher prep, equity top list of ‘hot’ literacy topics

The International Literacy Association’s survey comes as state chiefs gather in Washington, D.C. to discuss what some call a reading crisis. Clink here to read more about the article.

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26 Aug
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CBS Sunday Morning

Cracking the Code of DyslexiaYale University Dr. Sally Shaywitz defined dyslexia as “an unexpected difficulty in reading in an individual who has the intelligence to read at a much higher level.” Click on the link and read the story.CBSnews.com

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13 Aug
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Tips for Avoiding These Four School-Year Disasters

Another three months of relaxation, great weather, and quality time with friends and family is coming to an end. A new school year is almost in full swing, along with all of the responsibilities and duties that come with it. ...

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06 Aug
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IDA Pinnacle Award

The Pinnacle Award was created to recognize an individual who has faced reading challenges, has made significant achievements in his or her field, is leading a successful life, and is a role model for others with learning differences. John Hoke ...

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23 Oct
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How to Prepare When You’re Expecting a Baby with a Disability

How to Prepare When You’re Expecting a Baby with a Disability Bringing a new life into the world is one of the most challenging and rewarding journeys you will ever travel. Most parents feel both frightened and exhilarated about having ...

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04 Oct
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Hard Words: Why Aren’t Our Kids Being Taught to Read?

Recently, American Public Media (APM) released the documentary, “Hard Words: Why Aren’t Our Kids Being Taught to Read?” APM Correspondent, Emily Hanford, began her reporting on this topic back in 2017 with a documentary about why so many students with dyslexia have ...

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18 Sep
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6 Ways Music Can Improve Child Literacy

6 Ways Music Can Improve Child Literacy It may sound surprising, but music and literacy go hand-in-hand. Research has shown that music can have a profound effect on psychological and mental health. It can calm you down and help you ...

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08 Aug
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5 Tips for Parents with Children with a Disability

5 Tips on How to Prepare for Parenthood When You Have a Disability by Ashley Taylor Parenthood is a huge milestone that is both nerve-wracking and exciting. It’s made even harder when you’re suffering from a disability. There’s a lot ...

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