Parent Briefs—November 2006

Catching Language Problems Early
Alerted by the preschool teacher, a determined mom gets help for her daughter's speech problems.

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Signs of Reading Problems
Children develop as readers in different ways and at different times. There are certain signs of reading or learning problems, though, that parents and teachers can watch out for.

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What Parents Can Do to Support the Reading Growth of Their Children
The Florida Center for Reading Research has some recommendations of things parents can do to help their young readers flourish.

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Tips for a Better Parent-School Relationship
Forging a positive parent-school relationship can be challenging. Here are ten recommendations for better relations from educators and school-savvy parents.

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Report: Start Reading To Kids Early
No matter what language you speak or how much money you make, this study shows that it's never too early to start reading to your children.

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New Bilingual Activity Booklet
Reading Is Fundamental (RIF) teamed up with Leapfrog to create this free, downloadable resource with activities for kids of all ages.

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