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How to extend the attention span of your children.

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Happy reading with the kids every day! http://www.4writer~Bette A. Stevens, Maine author http://www.writersandreaders.com 

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Kids today are bombarded with video games as well as fast action cartoons and movies. Picture book publishers are requesting shorter and shorter picture books for young children. No wonder our children have problems keeping their minds focused on one thing for very long.

What can you do to help your kids have a longer attention span? My advice is not some new technical invention or app for your phone or tablet, but something easy and inexpensive that you can do in your own home.

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You can extend your children’s attention span by reading to them.

What better way to show them you love them and help them at the same time. Kids love getting attention from their parents and grandparents. This one-on-one time without any distractions from phones or TV is important. Children can later illustrate the stories you read together so you have a visual reminder of the time you have…

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on 01/22/2018

Comments on: "How to extend the attention span of your children." (18)

  1. Syed Danish's avatar
    Syed Danish said:
    02/13/2018 at 4:54 am

    Very Nice article….
    Wanna to share it😊

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  2. Dayne Sislen, Children's Book Illustrator's avatar
    Dayne Sislen, Children's Book Illustrator said:
    02/08/2018 at 2:17 pm

    Thank you Bette for reblogging my post. Hope your readers enjoyed it.

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  3. macjam47's avatar
    macjam47 said:
    02/01/2018 at 7:58 am

    Thanks for this wonderful share, Bette. Love and hugs. ❤️❤️❤️

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  4. Bette A. Stevens's avatar
    Bette A. Stevens said:
    01/23/2018 at 6:04 pm

    Thanks for stopping by for a visit, Janice. Happy reading and writing! 🙂 xo

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  5. jjspina's avatar
    jjspina said:
    01/23/2018 at 3:51 pm

    Wonderful post, Bette, and so true! Reading is good for one’s health and promotes creativity in children. Thanks for sharing. ❤️

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  6. Lauren Scott, Author's avatar
    Baydreamer said:
    01/23/2018 at 10:26 am

    Great advice, Bette. Thanks for sharing with us! 💕

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  7. Molly Stevens - Shallow Reflections's avatar
    Shallow Reflections said:
    01/23/2018 at 6:11 am

    This is great advice. And I think I need to implement reading night for adults, too! I don’t take time to read nearly enough! I’m sure it would help me slow down and focus – just like the kids!

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  8. D. Wallace Peach's avatar
    D. Wallace Peach said:
    01/22/2018 at 8:52 pm

    Thanks for sharing, Bette. Wonderful advice. 🙂

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  9. peggyhattendorfcom's avatar
    peggyhattendorfcom said:
    01/22/2018 at 7:13 pm

    Excellent advice, Bette.

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