The Rules of Reading: The art and science of reading WITH a child
Child Development, Resources for Caregivers and Educators, Reading, Learning to Read E.E. Thorgaard Child Development, Resources for Caregivers and Educators, Reading, Learning to Read E.E. Thorgaard

The Rules of Reading: The art and science of reading WITH a child

People love to read to kids. It’s a fun bonding experience and a great way to help children learn and develop. Having books tells your child that reading, thinking, learning, and educating themselves is something to value and prioritize. But having those books and reading to children that can’t yet read to themselves is just the start of reading best practices; there is much more to be done to best set your child up for success in reading skills and language development. Read this post for the rules of effective reading!

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The Trauma that Remains: Healing after the Pandemic
Children's Wellbeing, Child Development, Psychological Development, Mental Health, Coronavirus Pandemic & Shutdowns E.E. Thorgaard Children's Wellbeing, Child Development, Psychological Development, Mental Health, Coronavirus Pandemic & Shutdowns E.E. Thorgaard

The Trauma that Remains: Healing after the Pandemic

The promise of a COVID-19 vaccine gives us a reason to get life back to “normal.” But life for many is not going to be "normal" again for a long time. Even if we all get vaccinated, WE will be different. Over the course of the pandemic, the world has faced a prolonged traumatic event, and that trauma changes our individual brains. When the pandemic ends, we must begin to heal together.

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