CHILDREN AND MEDIA: TIPS FOR PARENTS

"In a world where children are "growing up digital," it's important to help them learn healthy concepts of digital use and citizenship. Parents play an important role in teaching these skills. Here are a few tips from the American Academy of Pediatrics to help parents manage the digital landscape they're exploring with their children."

http://www.readingrockets.org/article/children-and-media-tips-parents

HOW TO CHOOSE READ ALOUD BOOKS: BABIES TO THIRD GRADERS

From Reading Rockets...

"How do you choose books to read aloud with your child? There are many things to think about: how interesting the topic or characters might be for your child; an intriguing setting, time period, or plot; the liveliness or beauty of the language; or how engaging the illustrations are. Some books are more appropriate based on social and emotional development at each stage of a young child's life. Find guidance here in choosing great read alouds."

http://www.readingrockets.org/article/how-choose-read-aloud-books-babies-third-graders