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Dr. Debbie Libby, a leading reading expert, is teaming up with a group of fabulous mom bloggers to share their best tips, ideas and fun ways to get our kids to read more. Join us for a great conversation!! Bring your tips and ideas too!!!

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Karen of 3G2S
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24/7 MOMS
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      mommalovesmee

      I know many of them don't encourage rewarding... but whenever we reward him... he can buy new books with those dollars...

      about 1 year ago

      mommalovesmee

      If my son says NO to reading then I try making it fun... I tell him that we will ask him few questions once he is done reading then reward him for all his right answers...

      about 1 year ago

      mommalovesmee

      never force kids to read...instead make it fun....

      about 1 year ago

      kellys3ps

      That is a great idea! I think I will start that today.

      about 1 year ago

      mommalovesmee

      Biggest challenge is to get him out of the pool....lols

      about 1 year ago

      Janie Reinart

      I think that having the whole family read together promotes reading. Also reading a book out loud is key. A good story works for many ages.

      about 1 year ago

      Emily

      I love DEAR!!! My kids would get into just the name alone, literally dropping everything!

      about 1 year ago

      Dr Debbie Libby

      The summer presents many challenges. The outdoors, pool and neighborhood buddies are always calling and I know my kids want to be outside enjoying it all. I find an important routine that helps is setting aside time each day for reading. Many classrooms have SSR (Silent Sustained Reading Time) or DEAR (Drop Everything and Read) each day to ensure that a time is set aside for personal reading each day. Creating a routine at home is equally important

      about 1 year ago

      tara

      attention span. my lo im not to worried about shes only one. but my stepsons are 8&10 and they fight reading. anything will distract them!

      about 1 year ago

      Heather Smith

      I'm guessing, but I think she would have stood there for an hour or more if we had let her.

      about 1 year ago

      kellys3ps

      Getting them to stay in the house when there is so much fun going on outside!

      about 1 year ago

      Karen of 3G2S

      I think that is a great tip Felicia! The structure is what seems to be missing during the summer. So I agree that the parents need to create one when school is out of session.

      about 1 year ago

      Heather Smith

      Emma (3) found the Vreader at Target and I almost couldn't drag her away from it. I think a challenge is making it fun so they WANT to read.

      about 1 year ago

      24/7 MOMS

      Time... hard to keep a daily schedule

      about 1 year ago

      Cooper

      Exactly. Great tip Felicia.

      about 1 year ago

      Julia

      Mine is convincing them reading is as fun as the wii.

      about 1 year ago

      KBunn

      Mine don't want to do it because they feel it is school work and they want their break.

      about 1 year ago

      Felicia

      A good tip I share with parents is to have them set a goal with the required reading (3 chapters a night.. or divide the chapters out per how many weeks you are out for the summer)

      about 1 year ago

      DebMomOf3

      For us, especially at the beginning of the summer we were really busy with day camps and summer classes and such. Now that things are settled down, my girls are spending a lot more time reading.

      about 1 year ago

      Cooper

      Yes, That is what my kids say! "It's summer! I'll read later!"

      about 1 year ago

      Jessica R.

      Well, mine are little, but I think it's the disrupted routine. Even our pre-bed family read has been abandoned for the most part!

      about 1 year ago

      theladya

      My son loves video games but before he plays he always has to take time out to read first.

      about 1 year ago

      Felicia

      What I hear from High School parents is that there is just too much going on in the summer.

      about 1 year ago

      Heather Smith

      Getting them to come inside :O)

      about 1 year ago

      Cooper

      I need to know, too! I can't get them to pick up their required summer reading books!

      about 1 year ago
    • Emily 25 comments
    • Here's a question - what are the greatest challenges to getting kids to read during the summer?!
      about 1 year ago
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      monique burkes

      Congrats!

      about 1 year ago

      PinchingAbe

      Congrats!

      about 1 year ago

      Brandie

      Congrats!!!! =) =)

      about 1 year ago

      Dr Debbie Libby

      Congratulations to the TwinsMake 5 -- The V.Reader is a wonderful! It's perfect for young children! They will love having their own electronic book allowing them to model their parents' interactions with technology. The V.Reader has a collection of stories that are of high interest to both boys and girls and great learning activities and games that work on learning the letters of the alphabet, sight words and much much more!! ENJOY!

      about 1 year ago

      mommalovesmee

      congrats...!

      about 1 year ago

      Karen

      Congratulations!! I'm sure your kids will love it! Enjoy!

      about 1 year ago

      Laura

      congrats

      about 1 year ago

      Jessica R.

      Congratulations! You're going to LOVE the V.Reader. (I'm all full of enthusiasm and caps this morning. Must be the lack of coffee. ;-))

      about 1 year ago

      sarah tracey

      congrats

      about 1 year ago

      andTwinsMake5

      I can't wait to try it out with the kids.

      about 1 year ago

      24/7 MOMS

      Congrats you will love it and so will your kiddos

      about 1 year ago

      Felicia

      Woohoo!!

      about 1 year ago

      Julia

      Congrats!

      about 1 year ago

      JoAnn

      Congrats

      about 1 year ago

      Karen of 3G2S

      Congratulations! We love our V.Readers and I know you will love yours too!! :D

      about 1 year ago

      KBunn

      Congrats!

      about 1 year ago

      theladya

      Congrats!

      about 1 year ago

      kellys3ps

      Congrats!

      about 1 year ago

      andTwinsMake5

      oh wow, thank you!

      about 1 year ago

      tara

      congrats

      about 1 year ago

      Heather Smith

      Congrats!

      about 1 year ago

      DebMomOf3

      Congratulations!!

      about 1 year ago
    • Emily 22 comments
    • It's time for the drawing!!!!!! Drumroll ... And the winner is of the VTech V.Reader is .... andTwinsMake5!!!!! Congratulations!!!!
      about 1 year ago
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