1 Redness in the white of the eye. 2  Swelling of the eyelids. 3  Itching or burning feeling of the eyelids. 4  Swollen and tender areas in front of the ears. 5  A lot of tearing.  Clear or slightly thick, whitish drainage.
More reasons why reading to your child is important: 1  In the 21st century, reading is essential for building skills that will support a lifetime of learning.  Family members can create bonds across generations, including parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, and older cousins reading to young children.
What follows are ideas for language-building activities that you can do with your child to help her build the skills she needs to become a reader. Most public libraries offer free use of books, magazines, videos, computers, and other services. Other things that you might need for these activities are not expensive.hen reading predictable books, ask your child what he thinks will happen. See if he points out picture clues, if he mentions specific words or phrases, or if he connects the story to something that happens in real life. These are important skills for a beginning reader to learn.