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This pdf contains some neat ideas for supporting the writing process at home. It also includes a plug for Hub TV network, which I have never watched and therefore cannot endorse, but the rest of the ideas are strong. Let me know if you try any at home!

My suggestion after reading this article is to occasionally turn on the English subtitles when watching a movie, especially if it's one your child has seen before. You can turn on the closed captioning on regular TV, but this is usually done using speech recognition software and isn't always reliable. Let me know if you try it - I'd love to hear what you think! Boston Globe Article on subtitling and the effect on literacy

News article reporting on kids' stress levels and need for free time

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New York Times Article on Digital Downtime