Intended for parents, this booklet offers advice and suggestions for developing a child's self-expression and providing a supportive environment for reading experiences at home. Various sections of the book discuss the following: (1) giving love and warmth to your child, (2) reading with your child, (3) listening to your child, (4) talking with your child, (5) controllng television viewing at home, (6) using numbers with your child, (7) influencing good work habits at home, (8) teaching safety rules to your child, (9) your child's muscles and movement, (10) encouraging your child to imitate animals, (11) your child's creative development, (12) five developmental games you can play with your child, (13) helping to foster positive attitudes about school, (14) your child's independence, and (15) trips anyone can afford. A final section contains a checklist to measure how well the parent is doing. A selected booklist for children in preschool through sixth grade is also included. (HOD)