Power to the parents! -- Ignore the myths about reading! -- Step one : talk, talk, talk to your infant, toddler, and school-age child -- Step two : encourage free play and fiercely protect free time -- Step three : read to your child and expand how, when, and what you read about -- Step four : support and motivate your new reader -- Step four, continued : give extra support to your struggling reader -- Step five : use, don't abuse, technology and balance your child's diet of fun -- A final word on a passion for reading.
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