Here are several resources that offer practical ideas and strategies for parents and other family members to help young children become successful readers.

http://www.ed.gov/pubs/parents/LearnPtnrs/read.html

http://www.ed.gov/pubs/parents/LearnPtnrs/write.html

http://www.ed.gov/pubs/parents/LearnPtnrs/library.html

http://www.ed.gov/pubs/CheckFamilies/

http://www.ed.gov/Family/RSRforFamily/

http://www.ed.gov/Family/RWN/Activ97/