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Did you enjoy?

What did you think of January's focus on early literacy? Please revisit any of the links below, comment, and share with others you know! This topic should be a priority "resolution" that we each vow to keep -- encouraging our own children to establish a lifetime love of reading!

• "What early reading can do for your baby's mind"
• "Increase Your Child's IQ: Instill a Love of Reading"
• "Surround Your Child with Books"
• "Raising a Reader: The Do's and Don'ts"
• "Enjoying a Good Book with Your Toddler"

Are you counting down to "D(ue) Day?"

Newly expecting? Share your journey with family and friends with your very own Customized Pregnancy Ticker! Together you can countdown 'til your due date, celebrate milestones, and more!

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Need good reads for your toddler?

Do you often hear "Mommy, read another story?" Visit "Enjoying a Good Book with Your Toddler" for tips to select options with the greatest appeal and benefit for your child's age and stage!

When reading together, does your child invite a companion (teddy, doll, super-sonic hero action figure?)

Do you use rewards for reading motivation?

What did you think of "Raising a Reader: The Do's and Don'ts"? Did you agree with the authors' take on the use of rewards such as stickers or other rewards for motivation for your young readers?

Pregnant? Make your own ticker!

Exciting news! You can now countdown to your due date with your very own Pregnancy.org "ticker"! Create yours today: Customized Pregnancy Ticker. A "How-To Guide" is available if needed.

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Do you know these "Do's" and "Don'ts?

"Raising a Reader: The Do's and Don'ts" is a wonderful guide with easy suggestions to follow to get your child on the road to early literacy! "DO" read and "DON'T miss out!

What 'don't' have you been guilty of?

Choosing books for your toddler / preschooler?

Toddlers and preschoolers are generally attracted to brightly illustrated storybooks; one durable enough to withstand multiple reads, finger pointing, and maybe the occasional chew. Watch next week as we share our final feature for the month focused on options for this age group!

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