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Learning to Read
Keep Reading as Kids Get Older | Learning to Read | NPT3
Season 2021
Episode 20
Continuing to read to older children provides many benefits. Children can learn new things by listening and it expands their vocabulary. This time can be an excellent way for parents to connect with their children and it can be a way to break the ice on difficult topics.
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