Your attitudes and beliefs about learning and teaching your child can affect their ability to learn how to read. Having more positive and proactive beliefs about learning and literacy will make you more likely to engage in behaviors that improve your child's ability to read. At the State University of New York, researchers found that child reading interest was a significant predictor of academic performance on certain language measures. In terms of language development, it's crucial to you keep your child interested in reading.
Your culture may also affect the way you read with your child. Learn more about that on the Understanding Cultural Differences page.
Your well-being is a very important aspect of parenting. Failing to focus on your own well-being can reflect negatively on your child and their ability to learn. Of course, not every aspect of your own well-being is always in your control, but it is important to focus on doing the best you can in order to best care for your child.
Parental Depression
Parental Illness
Keeping up with your own physical and mental health will help keep your child on track and learning at the highest possible level!