Recommendations For National Poetry Month

Keep Poetry In Your Life

Introduce young children to poetry. They'll be swept away by the words and imagery. Set them on a path to unimaginable possibilities. Visit your local library, and share something special with your child.

Friday, November 18, 2011

Turn Off the Television: A Little Chat Goes a Long Way

Have you have had any conversations with your children about the Occupy Wall Street movement, and the unfortunate destruction of their makeshift library? Here's your chance.
I found this article at Salon.com. You can use it as a segue way to start a conversation over dinner. Or perhaps, there's a newspaper article about the happenings in New York and elsewhere. Turn the television off. Discuss things over a meal, or coming home from school. Your child might already be talking about it at school. This is a prime chance to talk to your kids. A little conversation goes a long way. Don't do all the talking, but listen to your child's opinions and answer their questions as best you can. Admit the things you're not sure of, and search for the answers together. Set aside some uninterrupted time to bond. The more you talk to each other, the more you boost that child's self-esteem and communication skills.
How I helped rescue the OWS library - Salon.com:

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