Read to the Dogs

This quote comes from Parents Magazine:

"Fun fact: Kids who read aloud to the family dog can improve reading skills by 12% in 10 weeks!"
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When our kids were younger,  we used to go to "Read to the Dogs" at the Urbana Free Library.  It started out at a local dog club, then the club members brought their dogs to the library.  The kids had a blast, the dogs enjoyed the attention, and it was a great learning experience for the kids.  They were working on their reading skills, while getting to play with the dogs. 

Have your child read to your dog, or check out your local library to see if they offer such a program there.  It'll be fun for everyone involved!

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