Francis Scott Key

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Take Time for KIDS (from the National PTA Newsletter)

In the midst of another busy school year, having time to sit down together as a family is an ongoing challenge. But recent studies show that making the effort is not only a simple way to get more involved in your children's lives, it makes a significant difference in your child's development. Researchers at Harvard University and the University of Tulsa have found that mealtime conversation builds vocabulary even more effectively than listening to stories or reading aloud, and a family meal naturally gives rise to basic courtesies like saying "Please" and "Thank You."