What is your Child Up Against? The way we consume electronic content has changed our brains. Social Media and Entertainment is created specifically to hijack our brain chemistry and our reward centers. Naturally, we are addicted and our attention spans are as good as that of distracted hamsters. It takes a concerted effort to be Continue reading
Author Archives: Little Fun Club Team
Raising readers: a conversation with Little Fun Club’s co-founder
Tell me a little bit about yourself and your background: I was going to ask you not to do this about me. I do software development. I run a business that does web-based software development for different clients and we have been doing that for the past ten years. Somewhere in between the establishment of Continue reading
What Makes The Best Book Subscription Box/Service
The children’s book subscription service is an amazing way for parents to make sure that their kids are reading! Not just reading for educational purposes, but also, for fun and play. Research by Dr. Stuart Brown shows that play is an important part of brain development – it increases creative thinking and ignites the imagination. Continue reading
The Importance of Reading Logs in Children’s Development
Reading logs are a great way to support your child’s reading journey! As they are developing reading skills and engaging more in the habit of picking up a book, it’s a good idea to positively reinforce their efforts. A reading log is a visual representation of these efforts. With all the different stimuli that pull Continue reading
The Importance of Reading to Your Child, the Benefits of a Home Literacy Environment (HLE)
Reading stories to children has a lot of benefits, not the least of which is the enjoyment they get from hearing a good story and spending time with their parents/caregivers (see more about the benefits of reading here). Reading books is an excellent way to bond with your child. It is also an amazing activity Continue reading
The Benefits of Reading Books to Babies
Reading to your child is such a magical and precious experience (spoiler alert: we think this is true no matter your child’s age). Books are a wonderful way for parents, grandparents and caregivers to teach their children about the world around them. They can help form your child’s early understanding of language, emotions, social skills, Continue reading
Creating A Habit of Reading For Your Child – 5 Steps To Get Started
The Importance of Having Good Habits in Childhood The importance of having good habits in general in childhood has been recognized by every age group, society, and culture. No matter if it is reading books, or keeping their rooms clean, or keeping their toys organized, these habits will be a positive reinforcement later on in Continue reading
5 Practical tips on How to Read to Toddlers and Why Reading Together is the Best Activity You Can do to Raise a Reader
Why is Reading Important? Reading is an important skill and a very important habit at any age. It is never too late to start reading with your child, and it’s never too early. Reading has many benefits and we have gone through a whole list of these benefits in an earlier post. Starting to read Continue reading
10 Best Bedtime Stories for Kids & Toddlers to Put Them to Sleep
What are the Benefits of Reading to Your Child? Reading a bedtime story to your child not only helps them fall asleep quicker, but the repetitive nature of reading also helps children learn how to sound out words and get attached to the idea of reading early on.
Where do I enter my coupon code?
If you have selected a month-to-month book subscription, then at the last screen of the checkout process you will see the option of adding a coupon code. Coupon codes or discounts are not applicable for pre-paid subscriptions (three, six or twelve months prepaid subscriptions), since those are coming at an already discounted rate, that’s why Continue reading
