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Why reading is key to giving our kids a great start in life

Posted on August 31, 2017August 31, 2017 by Christine Garrington

A growing body of research is pointing to how important and valuable reading is in giving children the best possible start in life, not just for academic success but more broadly including for a child’s mental health and happiness. In this special episode of the Child of our Time Podcast, Professor Yvonne Kelly is joined…

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