PARENTS OF TEENS: √ out these 3 articles about books and reading

[This post will appear in our school's April 2013 Parent Newsletter.] 

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Spring has sprung, and soon summer will be here.

You know what that means, don't you? Time for your child to soak up the sun, play for hours, and yes, laze around and read!

Here are three interesting articles about the importance of books and reading in the lives of your children.

What happens to your brain as you read

Motivating Kids to Read: Teenagers and Reading

Encourage Teens to Read

Happy reading!

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