026 - Literacy, books and reading. With Kat Ashton Israel.

In this episode of Timeless Parenting, we had a great chat with Kat Ashton Israel, early childhood educator, mother-of-five and contributor to Parenting in God's Family, about the importance of literacy, books and reading for our children.

We discussed questions like:

• What is literacy and why is it important?
• Why should Christian parents care about literacy?
• What are some everyday ways to foster pre-literacy in our babies and toddlers?
• How can we help to prepare our preschoolers for starting school?
• What if our children struggle to learn to read?
• How can we encourage a reluctant reader?
• How can we find good books for our avid readers?

This conversation is full of insights and practical suggestions and is sure to reassure and encourage parents of children of all ages. 

Links:
Parenting in God's Family and Parenting in God's Family Volume 2, which include several chapters by our guest, Kat Ashton Israel.

Timeless Parenting Episode 6: 'Schooling: positive starts and positive partnerships' with Kat Ashton Israel.

Growing Faith: articles and resources to encourage and equip Christian parents and carers. Related articles:
'God's plans for my kids are better than mine' by Harriet Connor
'To my child who didn't get an award' by Harriet Connor
'How to pray for your child's teacher' by Rebecca Sharley
'Back to school and the achievement game' by Jess Chilton.

Mothers Union Sydney.
Listen to talks from previous seminars on Soundcloud.
MU Parenting seminars, including 'Parenting in a technological age'.

Theme music: Soul's Getting Wet by Ali Maegraith. Produced by Ali Maegraith and Gerard Masters. Available on SoundCloud.

What is Timeless Parenting?

Real conversations across the generations exploring God's wisdom for modern families.

Find out more:
Growing Faith (a ministry of Youthworks): www.growingfaith.com.au
Mothers Union Sydney: www.musydney.org.au