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Help Your Children Understand What They Read

Posted by Read Smart on September 6, 2018

School is back in session, which means that children are going to be devoting time to reading as they complete their homework—whether that’s reading entire books, textbook chapters, or worksheet directions. Reading comprehension is essential to children feeling confident as they successfully tackle progressively harder assignments during the school year. Read Smart can help! Parents, […]

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10 Ways to Teach Your Children about Money

Posted by Read Smart on August 3, 2018

One of the most crucial topics that parents need to discuss with their kids is money: namely, the importance of earning and saving it, and how to spend it thoughtfully. That information and those skills will serve them well for their entire lives. We know that that might seem like a daunting task, so we […]

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7 Tips to Ease Back in to School Anxiety

Posted by Read Smart on July 6, 2018

The start of the school year is an exciting time for both children and parents, but it can be anxiety-inducing too. Whether starting at a new school or in a new class, kids have a lot of uncertainties to worry about when going back to school, and it’s up to parents to help children deal […]

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Social Media Smarts: The Most Important Topics to Discuss with Your Kids About Social Media

Posted by Read Smart on June 6, 2018

Chances are that your school-age child spends nearly as much time interacting with others via social media as they do in class, at home, or in your community. Social media makes it easy for kids to keep in touch with family and friends, especially those who live across the country, or on another continent. We […]

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Kids Who Blog

Posted by Read Smart on May 3, 2018

These days, it seems like almost everyone has a blog. Authors have them, businesses have them, celebrities have them, but what about kids? Increasing numbers of elementary age children are getting into blogging, primarily with the encouragement and assistance of their teachers. These educators have seen the academic and social benefits of blogging with their […]

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Skip the Academic Slide With These Summer Reading Tips.

Posted by Read Smart on April 19, 2018

You and your child have worked so hard and made so much progress during the school year. Summer is on the way, a beautiful chance to let go of some of that stress and enjoy your free time together. Unfortunately, summer holidays can also lead to an academic slide. It can be difficult for parents […]

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5 Tips For Improving Your Childs Reading Comprehension

Posted by Read Smart on March 22, 2018

What sounds does “ch” make? Is the “a” in that word pronounced like apple or like angel? What happens when you add “s” to the end of a word? When a child is learning to read, many parents have the advantage of already having an expertise in the subject matter. However, most parents are not […]

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5 Tips For A Smooth Morning Routine

Posted by Read Smart on February 16, 2018

Parents frequently find mornings to be the most stressful part of the week – especially on weekdays, which have the added pressure of bus stop timing and day planning. It’s common for families to find themselves struggling with manic mornings, day after day. Great news: Mornings don’t have to be frustrating. With some planning techniques, […]

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“How Many More Pages?” | Encouraging Your Reluctant Reader

Posted by Read Smart on January 24, 2018

You may find yourself wishing you could turn your reluctant reader into an avid one. You want your child to discover the joy and magic of literary worlds, and to acquire an essential skill that will be the foundation for success in school and life. Studies show that kids who love to read are more […]

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10 Family Resolutions for the New Year

Posted by Read Smart on December 29, 2017

The New Year is a time for new beginnings. It’s a time for families to come together, celebrate the year that was, and commit themselves to a year ahead filled with growth, rewarding time in one another’s company and resolutions of other kinds. Here are 10 resolutions that will help your family have their best […]

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