Top Tips to Establish a Love of Reading with Your Child

In all my experience and research, one very powerful thing I read always sticks out in my mind. A study back in 2002 covering 31 countries concluded that 'Being more enthusiastic about reading and a frequent reader was more of an advantage, on its own, than having well-educated parents in good jobs.' Children from lower income families performed better in tests if they enjoyed reading than those from more affluent families.

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8 Tips for Reading to Your Toddler

Parents play a hugely important role instilling in children a love of books. Most children do eventually learn to read, but not all children become ‘readers’. For preschool children the main focus should purely be about enjoyment and an opportunity to snuggle up together.

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Raising Jews in an Interfaith Family

When I heard about PJ Library, my heart was ignited. Although it wasn’t yet available in my area, I signed up in hope! Then one day two envelopes arrived, each one addressed to each of my children. Now, to our huge benefit, PJ Library helps our family with our Jewish learning.

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Challah Mummy’s PJ Library Shavuot Mount Sinai Challah

My children and I were thrilled when PJ Library UK asked us to create a special Challah Mummy Challah for Shavuot and decided to make a Mount Sinai Challah.  G-d chose Mount Sinai to receive the Torah because it was ‘humble’ unlike the other boastful mountains, and covered it with beautiful flowers.  Here’s our challah recipe so you can join in the fun at home and make your own Mount Sinai Challah for Shavuot!

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