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Tips for Reading
With Your Child
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Start reading early. Even the youngest baby will enjoy
the sound of your voice and the rhythm of a story. If you
haven’t started yet, it’s never too late.
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Choose appropriate books. Babies and young children
enjoy short books that rhyme, have lots of pictures, have
lots of repetition, tell a funny story, or are about a
child’s favorite animal, activity or show.
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Pick
a special time to read. Such as bedtime, after supper,
before bath or after nap time. Try to read everyday.
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Keep
it fun! Let the child choose which book to read, use
funny voices or tell stories together about the pictures.
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Let
your child “read” to you. They may remember the story or
tell a new one. There’s no wrong way for a child to “read”
to you!
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Tips to Tame Tantrums
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Remain calm. Try a distraction with something your child
enjoys. Be firm but calm. If you get loud, your child may
just get louder.
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If
possible, give choices. For example, “You have to take a
nap, but you can choose your snack when you get up - granola
bar, cereal or grapes!”
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Ignore a tantrum. If you are able, it is a good
technique. Try not to give in and do not punish during a
tantrum as everyone’s emotions are running high.
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Don’t take it personally. Children become frustrated and
overwhelmed, too, but are less able to explain their anger.
Be ready to try new techniques as children are always
changing and growing.
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Anticipate problems. Be ready and prepare your child for
what to expect and what choices they’ll have. When everyone
is calm, talk about problem times and what each of you can
do.
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