Reading Solution: February 2014

February 19th 2014 A child, a book, a hug Today is a good time for snuggling with your little one to read a favorite book together. According to research at Medical University of Vienna, this will promote your “love hormone.” Hugs have been found to ease fear and anxiety, lower blood pressure, and boost memory. […]

Reading Solution: January 2014

January 30th 2014 The Power of Reading — That engrossing novel you can’t put down is changing your brain. Researchers are discovering what actually happens when a reader encounters the imagination of an author on the printed page. A study at Emory University reveals biological traces of the sensations we experience while reading. “Stories shape […]

Reading Solution: December 2013

December 9th 2013 We don’t have to spend money to fill December with happy family memories. The cozy winter nights do not require sugary sweets and rampant consumerism to make them special. This month the members of CRF-DAC share our favorite free activities that are healthy, cause no cavities, and create holiday fun for everyone […]

Reading Solution: November 2013

November 10th 2013 Don’t forget to write Writing is a powerful tool for learning and preserving mental acuity. A survey of current research reveals that writing powerfully influences learning, achieving goals, and staying sharp in old age. Handwriting starts out as scribbles. With encouragement a toddler’s abstract art becomes pictures they can talk about which […]