Newsletters
Browse our current and past newsletters for interesting articles, hints and tips on children's books, education and development.
Little Heroes Newsletter: July 2010 - Jul 27, 2010
| The long, hot days and clear skies of summer are here! But it's also a time when kids' reading levels take a turn for the worse. The drop in reading levels or "summer slide" is actually a well researched phenomenon which hits struggling readers hardest. The bad news is the impact accumulates, widening the gap year-on-year between strong and weak readers. Ouch. Sounds like a horror movie "I know what you didn't do last summer"! Never fear, this is what our summerlicious $5.00 offer is all about! There's no better time to add new books to the shelf and keep kids reading up to speed. Just kick back and relax with a book in the sun! As usual, we've also put together a great collection of articles in the Reading Room. Enjoy! Best,  Little Heroes _________________________________________
  Avoid the dreaded "summer slump" by investing in some exciting new titles to keep your child reading!Get $5.00 off any Little Heroes soft cover purchased before Labour Day, September 6, 2010. Perfect timing for the "Back to School" rush and getting your child's reading back up to speed! Get the $5.00 Special Offer now!     |
 This month's roundup: Politically Incorrect Parenting   Learning From MistakesAn Ozzie parenting expert is advocating new "old" ways of handling children: Quit mollycoddling and let boredom be their 'beating'. Apparently, it works. Read more Letting Crying Babies Lie On the other hand, leaving a baby to wail is maybe not such a great idea. Unattended crying babies exhibit high stress levels which experts say can damage their brains. Read more ________________________________
Nannies For The Net  Hiring A Web Hall MonitorHeadlines and horror stories of online predators and cyberbullies have given rise to a host of new subscription services that help parents monitor kids' social activities online. A NY Times review of what's good, bad and ugly. Read more Spying On The iPad Most iPad apps sold today are for children's books, making the iPad an increasingly go-to gadget for kids. A new iPad "spy" app has been released which allows parent to secretly view kids' activity before taking action. Read more ________________________________
Exercise Won't Cure Kids Obesity
 Studies have found nutrition trumps exercise in keeping childhood obesity at bay. Read more |
Little Heroes Newsletter: June 2010 - Jun 25, 2010
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Coming soon: Animated personalized Little Heroes books on the iPad!
Bullying Can Be Good For Children
A fine motor skills development series by Kelly Boyer.
Reading To Your Kids
And we thought vuvuzelas were an issue? Authorities warn of hearing damage from sustained, loud iPod usage by youngsters.
Little Heroes Newsletter: May 2010 - May 21, 2010
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Little Heroes Newsletter: April 2010 - Apr 05, 2010
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Following closely on the heels of our recently launched range of 
Added to Activity Zone this month is 
Coke designed the jolly red and white Santa we all know today, so what about Easter eggs and bunnies? A look into where the chocolate delights and customs come from. 
Nothing can be more devastating to kids than the demise of a furry friend. Helpful suggestions on how to help you and your kids cope during this tough time. 
Moving from elementary or primary school into middle or high school can be a daunting prospect for children. An experienced mum's top ten tips on making this move as painless as possible. 
Many parents dread the inevitable "Birds and Bees" talk with their kids. A practical article on what, when and how much to tell your kids about the important topic of sex education.
Little Heroes Newsletter: March 2010 - Mar 15, 2010
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In celebration of the launch of our multi-lingual range of books, we're offering you 10% discount off all books, including French and Spanish! 
Final article in the series. Helpful suggestions on how to discipline kids during the tough time of divorce. A definite 'cut-out and keep'. 
We get lots of advice on how to get our kids reading, but reality is often falls far from the theory tree. One teacher-parent's honest account on encouraging her kids to read. 
Usually found treating severe disabilities, pediatric occupational therapists are increasingly helping everyday kids master tasks such as handwriting and stick figures. Impact of our modern world or just overly competitive parental expectations? An interesting read. 
ADHD medications are often a source of heated debate over the side-effects it has on kids. New research now shows that Ritalin actually speeds up learning.
Little Heroes Newsletter: February 2010 - Feb 08, 2010
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Discipline is always top of mind with kids. How to, how much and when are common questions asked. 
We are told to be a good reading model for our kids, but with busy lives, it's not always easy to fit it in. Helpful tips on how to find time to read. 
You are what you eat, but do you act like you eat? How diet impacts kids' behavior, especially those with ADHD.
Little Heroes Newsletter: January 2010 - Jan 19, 2010
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Little Heroes Newsletter: December 2009 - Dec 08, 2009
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Make your dedication even more personal this Christmas with a photo of you or your child. 
The vastly different pace of brain development in girls and boys impacts heavily on the early learning, such as reading and math. New research questions the trend of 'fast-track learning' for young kids and the effectiveness of the 'one-size-fits-all' school system. A must read for anyone with kids. 
Follow-up articles on new ADHD research.
A summary round-up of the top reading tips and tricks to help get and keep your child reading this holidays.
Little Heroes Newsletter: November 2009 - Nov 04, 2009
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With increasing levels of stress and anxiety amongst children, childhood is no longer the carefree years it once was. Find out how this happens and what you can do about it. 
An effort-based or “growth" mind-set vs. pure intelligence or talent, produces more high achievers in school and in life. A worth-while read. 
Despite increasing equality, a cultural bias still seems to exist in children's books worldwide. Fortunately, personalized books can remedy this.
Little Heroes Newsletter: October 2009 - Oct 13, 2009
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Little Heroes Newsletter: September 2009 - Sep 09, 2009
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ADHD kids fidget. They bounce around, seemingly unable to focus on the task at hand. It affects school performance, with sufferers often lagging behind their peers. So its understandable why many parents turn to medication to help their kids calm down and focus more. 
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