Summer Homework: Inspire better writing from your kids! Start with a storybook they love, read them a part of it, then ask them to write a sentence or two.
Susan Swindell Day, Editor
Susan Swindell Day is the editor in chief of Nashville Parent and the mom of four amazing kids.
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