Comments on: 10 Ways to Raise a Reader For Life https://liesaboutparenting.com/raise-a-reader/ Debunking myths for healthier, happier families Mon, 13 Mar 2023 18:21:19 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 By: Language & Learning https://liesaboutparenting.com/raise-a-reader/#comments/7954 Thu, 14 Apr 2022 00:49:03 +0000 https://liesaboutparenting.com/?p=2248#comment-7954 What a nice insights and guide that every parents should follow through for their kids learning needs.

]]> By: Marcie https://liesaboutparenting.com/raise-a-reader/#comments/3753 Tue, 29 Aug 2017 23:10:56 +0000 https://liesaboutparenting.com/?p=2248#comment-3753 Great post! I so agree with what you have written. I particularly liked your point “Don’t stop reading to your kids just because they can read to themselves.” My kids are grown now, but they have very fond memories of all of us (we have four children) gathering together all piled up on someone’s bed reading a good book. As they progressed in age, we read longer more difficult books. They (and my husband and I) loved this time. We found that it not only served to be fun for all us, it also created opportunities for conversations on values and faith.

]]> By: Ashley https://liesaboutparenting.com/raise-a-reader/#comments/1322 Thu, 14 Apr 2016 16:57:46 +0000 https://liesaboutparenting.com/?p=2248#comment-1322 In reply to Theresa B.

Thanks for sharing your real life experiences. As I explore homeschooling options, one of my favorite parts about it is the focus on reading. For pleasure, for knowledge, for fun. I can understand filtering the middle school age books if they start reaching for excessively violent, sexual, or inappropriate books. Thanks for the insights! And I’ll keep the June B Jones books in mind if I ever have a reluctant reader 😉

]]> By: Theresa B https://liesaboutparenting.com/raise-a-reader/#comments/1309 Tue, 12 Apr 2016 12:19:57 +0000 https://liesaboutparenting.com/?p=2248#comment-1309 Hi Ashley,

You are so on point with your suggestions! Although, I did end up filtering some books with my daughter in middle school, I did let her pick her own books because of content and she read below level for quick points.

For home schoolers, they have different requirements like reading child size biographies to make history more interesting.

We also read every signs on the highway, at the zoo and grocery
labels, to name few squeezes.

My son., who was about 10 and ADHD symptomatic, had not read much until he found and hidden in his room while engaging in fits of giggles, the Junie b Jones series. I had promise not to tell anyone he was enjoying girlie books.

]]> By: Ashley https://liesaboutparenting.com/raise-a-reader/#comments/1220 Thu, 17 Mar 2016 17:12:57 +0000 https://liesaboutparenting.com/?p=2248#comment-1220 In reply to salon perawatan rambut.

Sure! Is My Space still a thing? Sorry…I’m showing my age 🙂 I thought it had turned into a musical media platform? Let us know!

]]> By: salon perawatan rambut https://liesaboutparenting.com/raise-a-reader/#comments/1199 Sun, 13 Mar 2016 14:04:46 +0000 https://liesaboutparenting.com/?p=2248#comment-1199 Good day! Would you mind if I share your blog with my myspace group?
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]]> By: Ashley https://liesaboutparenting.com/raise-a-reader/#comments/1141 Thu, 25 Feb 2016 17:51:20 +0000 https://liesaboutparenting.com/?p=2248#comment-1141 In reply to Debbie Sleight.

Case in point:

I’m at the bookstore yesterday with my daughter and I catch myself trying to talk my daughter into some treasury of family poems.

She chose Tacos for Dragons.

It’s painful, but hey…reading is reading!

]]> By: Blair https://liesaboutparenting.com/raise-a-reader/#comments/1136 Wed, 24 Feb 2016 01:39:12 +0000 https://liesaboutparenting.com/?p=2248#comment-1136 In reply to Melissa.

Thanks for reading Melissa! I fully agree with Ashley- let them read ANYTHING. Or, try a family reading time that ends in something fun- like everyone in the house reads for just 10-15 minutes and then ice cream and a quick talk about everyone’s books. Can be kept super simple as far as conversational expectations but just a way to make it more exciting. Good for a Sunday evening or another time when everyone is around and not too busy. Thanks for commenting!

]]> By: Blair https://liesaboutparenting.com/raise-a-reader/#comments/1135 Wed, 24 Feb 2016 01:35:41 +0000 https://liesaboutparenting.com/?p=2248#comment-1135 In reply to Debbie Sleight.

Aw, thank you!!! So glad to hear that you liked it. And that you “let it go!!!” Believe me, I know the pain. (That line about minecraft books was autobiographical! Ha!) I felt amazingly satisfied that I got my son into the Fudge series by Judy Blume, but it is heavily balanced with books that are far from my fave. Graphic novels are making a big comeback though so your daughter is certainly not alone! I know a ton of kids love the Amulet series. Thanks for taking the time to comment!

]]> By: Debbie Sleight https://liesaboutparenting.com/raise-a-reader/#comments/1134 Wed, 24 Feb 2016 00:46:34 +0000 https://liesaboutparenting.com/?p=2248#comment-1134 Blair, I love this article! Number 6 brought a chuckle. A few months ago I finally decided it was OK to “let it go.” Let what go? Let MY idea of what my daughter should read go. After a few years of a handful of chapter books collecting dust as it took her sooooo much time to read them I finally said she could read some cartoon-type of book she wanted. She raced through 4 of them, and has re-read 2 because she liked them so much. After that, she finally showed INTEREST in a chapter book series. She flew through those and is begging for more. Boy am I glad I finally “let it go.”

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