In this podcast, Melanie will discuss the numerous benefits of children learning to read, from improving language and communication skills to enhancing cognitive development and academic achievement. As an experienced educator and advocate for childhood literacy, Melanie will share her insights and knowledge on how parents and caregivers can support children's reading skills at home and in the classroom. She will also offer tips on how to choose the right books for children's interests and reading level, how to make reading a fun and enjoyable activity for children, and how to encourage a lifelong love of reading. Whether you are a parent, caregiver, or educator, this podcast will provide valuable information and inspiration to help you foster a love of reading in the children in your life and set them up for success in their future endeavors.

About Melanie

She is a passionate advocate for encouraging kids to read, and can offer her experience & expertise in several areas:
* lots of ways that parents and teachers can get kids interested in reading;
* school fundraising - how to increase PTA/PTO participation, applying for grants, running an event (car boot sale, art show, election bbq, trivia nights etc);
* food allergy - navigating school & social events (exclusion and negotiation); food allergy bullying; our experience of desensitisation (medical treatment);
* raising kids with chronic illness as a single parent;
* homesteading cooking & gardening - preserves, baking, vegetarian recipes;
* volunteering in the school classroom - a parent's viewpoint.

Learn more from Melanie at:https://www.myschooladventure.com/


About Theresa Inman

A wife and a mother to two children, Theresa Alexander Inman is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst and Infant Toddler Development Specialist. She was introduced to the field of behavior analysis in 2007 after working in many capacities in the juvenile justice system.

Her goal is to improve the lives of children and families by helping them strategize child develop skills to prevent or reduce the effects of possible delays while having fun!

Theresa is also an author, having published ⁠⁠“How Can I Help My Child Communicate?”⁠⁠ in 2022.

Connect with Theresa today!

About Parenting with Confidence

Parenting with Confidence with Theresa Alexander Inman presents you with answers if you are a tired and frustrated parent with a child diagnosed with a developmental delay. We aim to lift you up from the pressure of doing it right and provide you with the resources to set you and your child up for success!

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