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Dear Parents,
September is National Literacy Month -- a perfect time to learn how you can help your child strengthen his reading skills! Whether you have a young child just learning how to read or a reluctant reader in your household, we have the tips to help you promote healthy reading habits at home.

Now is also the time to read up on how to make this school year a healthy school year for your family. Find out what to do when your child is sick, get wholesome snack ideas, and learn how to get medications to school safely.

Fall is just around the corner, and with it arrives a whole new bundle of autumn activities your whole family can enjoy.

From the Editors at FamilyEducation.com

National Literacy Month

Help improve your child's literacy skills during National Literacy Month -- and all year long.

Autumn

Help your family fall into autumn with these seasonal activities.

A Healthy
Back-to-School

Get tips on keeping your child healthy this back-to-school season.

   Get Ready to Read!
The Get Ready to Read! screening tool was developed by some of the country's top reading researchers to assess a child's pre-reading skills.
Read the directions and click through the screening tool with your preschooler. At the end of the tool, you'll see your child's score and links to activities that can help improve and strengthen pre-reading skills.

   Back-to-School Class Lists
Send your children off to school with the right tools. Our lists, sponsored by Hewlett Packard, were created by teachers, so your child is sure to have the school supplies she needs to have a successful year.

   Poll: Reading for Fun
Over 7,000 visitors have participated in this poll -- share your experience as well!

Does your child read just for the fun of it?
Vote Now!

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  No. Too much schoolwork, not enough time.
  No. Reading is a struggle.
  Yes. She tears through the pages.
  Yes. If there's nothing "better" to do.

   Make Back-to-School a Breeze
Read these tips to make back-to-school a breeze: Get organized in 10 easy steps and achieve a successful start to the school year! Sponsored by Wal-Mart.

   Q&A: Reading