Teaching Our Children To Love Reading
When I was a child my parents would say to me all the time how important reading was. I was one of those lucky kids that while my parents both worked full time they always took the time to sit with us and read and help with homework. My mother was in nursing school at the time and working to pay for her education. My dad worked full time in another state so his hours were also very long. But that never kept them from making sure us three kids were getting the education and help at home that we needed. I will forever be thankful for this.
I now have children of my own and teach them the importance of reading. From reading daily with them to being there to get through the homework. All are great students and I cherish this time as I know it will not last long.
When I found out about this new site I was thrilled! A place where parents and teachers and anyone that understands how important it is for boys to read to all come together for the same cause. I love the fact that I can ask questions and get answers as well as read what the educators have to offer. This has been a wonderful experience for both myself and my family.
I just want to say a huge thanks and I look forward to meeting and getting to know people who share the same ideas and dreams.
HeartofaMom
Hi Debby,
I have always believed that what you teach your children is what you really believe in. Reading is my passion since I was a child and guess what I produced, two younger versions of me !
Mike McQueen
You are such a great mom, Debby! People look up to you and what you have to say – you are an inspiration to many.
Passion goes a long way, HeartofaMom. Your passion can rub off not only on your kids, but on anyone else that reads your comments throughout the site. Keep up the great work
Chuck
To Debby and Rose and All the Moms out there!
Your vocation is not a job where you can just clock in and out and get paid every month. Your time as a mom is 24-7. Your pay are the smiles from your kids.
You cannot undo your being a mom. You are and will always be a mom. And your inspiration is of utmost importance for the kids to learn to read.
I salute all of you great moms out there giving their lives for their children!
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I think if the boys know they are loved and cherished and they have a Mom that cares that is enough to keep them pointed in the right direction.
Rose
I’m working full-time and it’s been quite challenging to handle both family and work. I’m raising my kids singlehandedly and that doubles the challenge big time.
That said, I try to find time and spend quality hours with the boys. They’re at the stage wherein they’re becoming independent and guidance is more important than ever before.
Debby1
Hi Rose,
You are a woman of gold! Being a mom is tough and doing it singlehanded is even tougher. You are trying to play both roles and be head of household. Many do not understand just what a tough job this is. Being a mom who works from home now (not always) it still gets tough trying to juggle everything. There are days I feel the "guilt" of trying to meet a deadline and I could have or should have done more with the kids.
All we can do is do our best and keep going. Motherhood has its challenges to say the least. As your boys get more independent they know they have a Mom that loves and cares for them. You should pat yourself on the back and remember to take care of yourself too. And yes, we all know how that is easier said than done!
ayoubmarket
You made me remember my childhood days when my mother used to bay me Stories (colored & comics) I was very happy when we go out and do some shopping, before we went home we always bay one. This memory I’ll never forget because its the most precious time to me.
So now I am encouraging every parent to do the same with their children to teach them the Art of reading,
vanessa_cruz0615
It’s really fun to view this site often as what Ms. Debby said…And to Debby, I admired you because you always give quality time to your kids to teach them to love reading. And for sure I’ll do the same when I already have my own kids.
zemlene
Mothers like Debby and Rose are God given gifts to kids. Having a mother like you guys, is what every child need. Unfortunately, there are some mothers out there who doesn’t give any attention to their kids.
This site is very inspiring and helpful to me, not only professionally but it also helps me to grow as a person. Having read some blogs and comments here teaches me a lesson on how to handle kids at different levels. Someday, I would try my best to be a good mother and a teacher to my very own kids too.
Rose
Thanks, Debby.
Easier said than done, it is. But we have to do it! I try to do everything I can to juggle work and family. There were setbacks along the way alright but fortunately and thank heavens, my kids turned out well and good. No bad grades nor issues with authority.
Debby-6-Kids
Yes it is easier said than done. I think if the boys know they are loved and cherished and they have a Mom that cares that is enough to keep them pointed in the right direction.
It sounds like you are very open and spend a lot of time talking with your children.
vanessa_cruz0615
To Debby and Rose you are both great mothers in your own little way…You guys inspired us. Every boys with mothers like you will absolutely be in the right direction…
TedWahler
Simply put, reading is the gateway to the universe.
This is what I was told growing up and it is so true in so many ways. You gain insights into people and places that you may never see or maybe fire an interest in someplace that you had never heard about.
We are constrained in our lives by our professions, family obligations, financial considerations, etc. but reading is an avenue to limitless exploration of our universe.