Parent educator and author, Judy H. Wright, discusses ways to build self-confidence - your own and your child's - through use of encouraging words. Dr. Patricia Nan Anderson is your host.

Some children learn to read before kindergarten, without instruction. How does that happen and could you help it happen for your child? Find out about Spontaneous Reading in this conversation between Dr. Patricia Nan Anderson and early childhood educator Jeannie Colling.

Tim Ryan, of Ryan Educational Resources, talks about the importance of fathers in children's lives and the unique contributions dads make to kids' social and intellectual development. Dr. Patricia Nan Anderson hosts.

Val Thomas-Matson, founder of Look, Listen and Learn commercial-free and local children's televison, talks about the value of quality programs that support kids' development. Find out more at www.looklistenandlearn.org. Dr. Patricia Nan Anderson hosts.