RAR # 74: One thing you won’t regret

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RAR # 74: One thing you won’t regret

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This might be our shortest-ever episode, but also one of the most important. It’s all about what matters most. Today I’m talking about how we can make a simple choice that will make a *huge* impact on our kids and families. In this episode, we’ll dive into: how to figure out what matters most, even […]
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Sep 27, 2017

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It’s hard to connect with our kids in today’s busy, noisy world, but reading aloud gives us a chance to be fully present. We equip and inspire you to make meaningful and lasting connections with your kids through stories.

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RAR #03: “Reading Aloud is Like Comfort Food”- a Conversation with Tsh Oxenreider: I’m really excited about today’s podcast! I got to chat with Tsh Oxenreider from The Art of Simple. Reading plays a major role in Tsh’s family life, and she has a down-to- earth perspective on life and books to share with us. by Read-Aloud Revival ®
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RAR #10: The Art of Choosing Books (and starting a book club!) with Heidi Scovel: Heidi Scovel admits that she isn’t a read-aloud superstar. Reading aloud can be hard to fit in when you’re a busy mother of four! But she does know how to choose great books and has had a lot of success starting a book club for her kids called the Book... by Read-Aloud Revival ®
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RAR #07: A Lifestyle of Reading Aloud, Melissa Wiley: When I think of someone who fully embraces a family culture built around books, Melissa Wiley comes to mind right away. As a mother of six and author of several children’s books, she has managed to make reading aloud a central part of family life in he... by Read-Aloud Revival ®
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RAR #22 Read Good Books. The End. -Carole Joy Seid: This isn’t rocket science, Carole Joy Seid tells us in today’s episode of the Read-Aloud Revival podcast. It’s really very simple – read good books. The end. :) This episode is chock-full of: fabulous book recommendations simple, by Read-Aloud Revival ®
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RAR #24: From Picture Books to Chapter Books & Novels: I’m trying something new for this episode of the Read-Aloud Revival Podcast. Instead of interviewing a guest, I’m chatting with you one-on-one. Something I hear about a lot is the struggle it can be to make the transition from picture books to chapter ... by Read-Aloud Revival ®
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RAR #31: Reading Aloud for History, Rea Berg: This may be one of the most delightful conversations we’ve had yet on the Read-Aloud Revival. If you haven’t met Rea Berg yet… you’re going to love me for introducing you to her. :) And if you know who she is, by Read-Aloud Revival ®
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RAR #33: The Research Behind Reading Aloud, Dr. Joseph Price: It doesn’t take long after starting a read-aloud habit to realize that there are a LOT of good things happening when you are snuggled up on the couch, lost in a good book with your family. But sometimes things get rough. And when that happens, by Read-Aloud Revival ®
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RAR #08: Every Book is a Mystery, Lawrence Goldstone: Did you know that every book is a mystery, and all readers are detectives? In this episode of the Read-Aloud Revival Podcast, I chat with Lawrence Goldstone, author of Deconstructing Penguins: Parents, Kids, and the Bond of Reading. by Read-Aloud Revival ®
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RAR #19 Reading Aloud to Toddlers- the Why & How: We know we should start reading aloud to toddlers when they are still small, but somehow the logistics of doing just that are really difficult! Today I’d like you to meet Haley & Sarah from Aslan’s Library– a blog I love. by Read-Aloud Revival ®
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RAR #39: Reading to Kids with Special Needs, Cheryl Swope: What’s a parent of a special needs child to do about reading aloud? How do you choose books to read with a child who is developing at a different rate than his or her peers? Cheryl Swope, author of Simply Classical: A Beautiful Education for Any Child ... by Read-Aloud Revival ®
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RAR #34: Reading Aloud around a Traditional School Schedule: How does a family that follows a traditional school schedule make reading aloud a priority? We’re talking about it on today’s episode of the Read-Aloud Revival! Whether your kids are in school all day, or you homeschool but you feel very pressed for ti... by Read-Aloud Revival ®
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RAR #49: Why We Should All Be Reading Aloud to Children: When I first saw Rebecca Bellingham’s TedX talk, Why We Should All Be Reading Aloud to Children, I was so moved that I watched it twice in a row. Then I shot a note off to the Read-Aloud Revival podcast manager: “can we get her on the podcast? by Read-Aloud Revival ®
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RAR #53: Can a Children’s Book Change the World? Linda Sue Park: Linda Sue Park is the author of more than 20 books- including Newbery Award winning A Single Shard (an astounding book and every bit deserving of the Newbery) and the world-changer, A Long Walk to Water. When we were drumming up ideas for who to have o... by Read-Aloud Revival ®
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RAR #45: Our Favorite Picture Books: Picture books aren’t just for young kids… They’re companions for our children, and they’re powerful tools that we can use to connect with our kids. In this new episode of the Read-Aloud Revival, the whole RAR team gathers to chat up our favorite pictur... by Read-Aloud Revival ®
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