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When you become a parent you begin to set goals for your child.  Some goals seem small and easy, like teaching them to walk, and some goals seem large and more difficult, like a college degree.  And some goals you set are goals you have for their life long habits, like manners, empathy and being a good person.  One of my life long goals as a parent is to raise a reader.  It is also, one of my goals for the students in my grade school library.  That's why I love the website Brightly!  

In fact, this week they had an article on how reading to your children can help them develop a Yes Brain.  It's a wonderful article about how reading creates empathy, resilience, insight and balance in your child.   If your a parent who hopes to raise a reader, I encourage you to try Brightly!

Not only do they have wonderful articles on raising a reader, but they have sections for age groups:  Pre-K, Growing Readers, and Tweens.  The site gives book recommendations too!