Reading
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10 Must-Read Books for Teenagers
“Let’s be reasonable and add an eighth day to the week that is devoted exclusively to reading.” Lena dunham I wish the above could happen! Reading as a habit is one of the most useful habits you can develop in your children. It’s even easier if you start when they’re young. Read: How to Develop Read more
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10 Ways to Engage Children During Summer Break
Summer vacations are around the corner, and kids are super excited about the free time they will get. For most parents, however, this is the harbinger of tough times. One thing that I have said multiple times and would like to reiterate: It’s okay for kids to get bored. As parents, you are not responsible Read more
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Books for 4–6-year-old
“Books are a uniquely portable magic.” – Stephen King Reading is a habit that is best inculcated since childhood, and it is never too early to begin. For the first few years of my son’s life, I bought large sized picture books for him. I told him stories, pointed out the pictures and told him Read more
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Fantasy Book Series for 8-12 year old
Book Series for 8-12 year old “There is more treasure in books than in all the pirate’s loot on Treasure Island.” – Walt Disney If your child likes fantasy, and enjoys reading books like Harry Potter, here are some suggestions that he might enjoy. These are series that my child, an avid reader, and a Read more
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Book Review – Wonder
“I wish every day could be Halloween. We could all wear masks all the time. Then we could walk around and get to know each other before we got to see what we looked like under the masks.” R. J. Palacio, Wonder My son is an avid reader. He devours books like there is no Read more
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10 Interesting Facts About English
I love the English language. Words have power. John C. Bogle English is a fascinating language, and the most global. It borrows words from many languages including Italian, Spanish, Greek, Dutch, Russian, and more. It is the official language of over 65 countries and is the second most spoken language in the world, after Mandarin. Read more
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Why Should You Read a Variety of Books?
Books are the quietest and most constant of friends; they are the most accessible and wisest of counselors, and the most patient of teachers.” ― Charles W. Eliot Reading is a habit that we all will do well to develop, and it is therefore easy to understand why most parents want their children to read Read more
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How my 7-year-old read 80 books in 2020!
Books are a uniquely portable magic. Stephen King Last year I made two ‘reading-related’ resolutions. One was to read 36 books in the year and the other was to ensure that my then 7-year-old son would start reading some books. Now, I am an avid reader and I gobble up all types of books – Read more
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Introducing: The Tales Next Door
I think books are like people, in the sense that they’ll turn up in your life when you most need them. – Emma Thompson First, let me be upfront and tell you that this post is not about parenting or children’s books. This post is about a book that I have recently published, a collection Read more
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Book Review – D’Aulaires’ Book of Greek Myths
Mythology and science both extend the scope of human beings. Like science and technology, mythology, as we shall see, is not about opting out of this world, but about enabling us to live more intensely within it. Karen Armstrong Mythological stories have always influenced our cultures, thinking, writing. They are fun to read while giving Read more
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