Shawn Moss Wellness And Growth Foundation

10/06/2026

09/27/2026

Dear Parents,
Reading to our kids is sometimes held up as a predictor of whether kids will become good readers or not, having dyslexia or not.

There are so many benefits to reading to kids~
💥Increases empathy as they see the world through someone else's life
💥Develops a love for good stories
💥Creates a shared book experience, sharing the story together
💥Calms and relaxes--why we read bedtime stories
💥Encourages curiosity and imagination
💥Can lead to fun discussions about the plot and characters
💥Builds listening stamina and exposure to language, vocabulary

It's important for all kids. It's even more important for the kids who struggle to read on their own. They get to hear the story, the language, the vocabulary, or the nonfiction information they likely couldn't read to themselves.

But it does not prevent or cure a neurological difference like dyslexia. Never buy into a statement that your student's reading difficulties exist because of a lack of reading to them. Parents, you could NOT have read your kids enough to prevent them from having dyslexia.

Read with your kids for the joy of a good story and all the other benefits! Here's another one: It's fun to read, laugh, and cry together over a good book!

09/27/2026

09/26/2026

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09/25/2026

Deadline for comments is October 6, 2026
The link in the first comment is part of the public comment docket for “Reducing Federal Burden for Head Start Programs,” a proposed federal rule from the Office of Head Start. It is a proposal, not a rule already in effect. The agency proposes to replace the current Head Start Program Performance Standards with a shorter set of requirements and give states and local programs more discretion. The proposal addresses matters including class size and staffing, health and mental health services, family engagement, and instruction for children who speak languages other than English. Existing requirements in the Head Start Act would still apply. federalregister.gov

The government is asking the public what it should keep, change, or reconsider before deciding on a final rule. Parents, caregivers, educators, Head Start staff, clinicians, and other community members can comment. The stated deadline is October 6, 2026. federalregister.gov

How to submit a comment
1. Open the comment page for the document you shared. If needed, confirm that the docket is ACF-2026-0595 and the title is “Reducing Federal Burden for Head Start Programs.”
2. Write your comment in the text box or attach a document. Say which proposed change you are discussing, whether you support or oppose it, why, and what you want the agency to do. A firsthand example can help explain the likely effect on children or families.
3. Complete the required fields. The form offers options to comment as an individual, an organization, or anonymously. Preview your comment, then submit it. Save the confirmation or tracking number if one is provided. federalregister.gov

A simple starting format:
I am commenting on the proposed Head Start rule, docket ACF-2026-0595. I am a [parent/caregiver/educator/community member]. I [support/am concerned about] the proposed change to [specific requirement]. In my experience, [brief example]. I ask the agency to [specific action] because [reason].

You can also email a comment to [email protected]. Put ACF-2026-0595 or RIN 0970-AD30 in the subject line, and identify the Office of Head Start/Administration for Children and Families and the docket in your message. federalregister.gov
Privacy: Comments become part of a public record. Do not include a child’s name, private health information, or other details you would not want posted publicly; check attachments for those details too.

For more information please watch this video:
https://youtu.be/vQShAQpA1z4?si=_xiWPUITMx9rX9Sd

Parents know firsthand what Head Start means for our children, fami...