Reading with the family - Posted by Adele Walsh | - Saturday 27
October 2012, 12:45 AM (EST) Top tips for parents from the
Centre for Youth Literature As parents, most of us fondly
remember nursery rhymes and sharing picture books. But what
happens once your child grows up and gets too big for bedtime
stories? We know that some children's interest and enjoyment in
reading declines once reading programs are instituted and
competition for attention increases. So what is the solution?
Here are some practical ideas to help your child read for
pleasure as they get older. Think about the key pillars of
reading time: - the story - the reflection - the experience.
These aspects don't change as your child develops, only the way
you go about it. Be open to reading different forms of story,
from books, comics and graphic novels to newspapers and games.
Ensure the title taps into your child's interests - rather than
choosing books based on your child's age or gender, make choices
based on their hobbies. Think about which