Hi guys, since all groups seem to have these introductory threads, where you can choose to wax forth about yourself or not, I decided we need one too, just in case members felt like chatting about themselves.
So have at it!
To break the ice, I'm the mother of 2 children, Lauren aged 7 and Jason, who's still 9 but almost 10.
I used to be good at reading to these two, I really was - once upon a time.
But somewhere along the line I grew lax, and when I saw Brad still reading to his two children of 7 going on 8, I realized with a shock of guilt that... well, my father used to tell stories to us even long after we could read. (Which in my case was age 3)
I thought about it for a bit and realised that the benefits of reading aloud to your child are manyfold.
We automatically form groups here on GR to discuss books and the ideas in books and issues around literature, don't we?
Well, I guess it's a no-brainer that your children will also benefit from being able to discuss commonly read material like that with their parent. After all, that's what parents are for, innit?
So after having met dutiful Brad, who put me to shame, (He's even had a GR account for his kids for years now) I just felt I had to form this group and ask him to be a co-moderator.
And Brad has gracefully accepted.
Thanks, Brad, and welcome in your role as moderator of this group. :)
Feel welcome to PM me anytime that you may have suggestions regarding admin issues.
So have at it!
To break the ice, I'm the mother of 2 children, Lauren aged 7 and Jason, who's still 9 but almost 10.
I used to be good at reading to these two, I really was - once upon a time.
But somewhere along the line I grew lax, and when I saw Brad still reading to his two children of 7 going on 8, I realized with a shock of guilt that... well, my father used to tell stories to us even long after we could read. (Which in my case was age 3)
I thought about it for a bit and realised that the benefits of reading aloud to your child are manyfold.
We automatically form groups here on GR to discuss books and the ideas in books and issues around literature, don't we?
Well, I guess it's a no-brainer that your children will also benefit from being able to discuss commonly read material like that with their parent. After all, that's what parents are for, innit?
So after having met dutiful Brad, who put me to shame, (He's even had a GR account for his kids for years now) I just felt I had to form this group and ask him to be a co-moderator.
And Brad has gracefully accepted.
Thanks, Brad, and welcome in your role as moderator of this group. :)
Feel welcome to PM me anytime that you may have suggestions regarding admin issues.