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The Parent Report

Posted: Wednesday, 16 April 2008 4:37PM

Vocabulary

Doug Cope Reporting

Boston -- How can you improve your kids' vocabulary? A local educator says...talk to them!

Talking to your kids is good...Harvard Education lecturer Richard Weissbourd says talking to your kids can help them become better readers...

Weissbourd says you can talk to them just about anytime...And he says it also helps to talk to your kids while you’re out doing family activities...

Weissbourd says talking can help boost child literacy...And it's something that parents should find fun to do and it has a lasting impact.

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Today's Audio

My WBZ Afternoon Headlines 5/21/2008

Oil prices reach another record and the latest on Senator Kennedy tops our news this Wednesday afternoon.

Local researchers find smoking is addictive, but quitting is contagious

WBZ's Diane Stern speaks with Dr. Nicholas Christakis, professor at Harvard Medical School and co-author of the study.

LaPierre talks about Kennedy

WBZ's Mary Blake speaks to WBZ's Gary LaPierre.

Long-time friend says Kennedy is a force of nature

Most recently, Peter Meade worked closely with Sen. Kennedy to develop the Rose Kennedy Greenway. He spoke to WBZ's Carl Stevens.

State launches workplace fraud initiative

It's a toll-free number, 1-877-96-LABOR. There's also a website, www.mass.gov/dol/labortaskforce.

Kennedy left his mark

'Washington Week' correspondent Steve Roberts on Senator Ted Kennedy's legacy in congress.

Our 'go to' guy

Boston Mayor Tom Menino talks about Senator Kennedy with WBZ's Carl Stevens.

Doctor explains treatment options for Sen. Kennedy

Dr. Andrew Norden, a neuro-oncologist at Dana Farber Cancer Center, spoke with WBZ's Deb Lawler.

Keller At Large 5/21/2008

Jon says under Sen. Ted Kennedy, the Kennedy legacy has evolved into something far more complex than what his brothers left behind.

Gil Santos Commentary 05/21/2008

Gil shares his thoughts about Game 1 of Celts-Pistons, and media coverage of Bill Belichick.

Obama savors delegate gain

In Des Moines, Iowa, Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama spoke to supporters after winning the Oregon primary while losing in Kentucky.

Clinton vows to stay in race after Kentucky win

After winning the Kentucky primary, Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton tells supporters the race is not over yet.

Celtics - Pistons Game 1 Postgame: Pierce & Garnett

Celtics Paul Pierce and Kevin Garnett following their team's 88-79 game one win against Detroit in the Eastern Conference Finals.

Celtics - Pistons Game 1 Postgame: Ray Allen

following his team's 88-79 game one win against Detroit in the Eastern Conference Finals.

Celtics - Pistons Game 1 Postgame: Eddie House

Celtics guard Eddie House following his team's 88-79 game one win against Detroit in the Eastern Conference Finals.

Celtics - Pistons Game 1 Postgame: Kendrick Perkins

Celtics center Kendrick Perkins following his team's 88-79 game one win against Detroit in the Eastern Conference Finals.

Celtics - Pistons Game 1 Postgame: Doc Rivers

Celtics head coach Doc Rivers following his team's 88-79 game one win against Detroit in the Eastern Conference Finals

Money Matters - Generation X: Banking on Mom & Dad

Money Matters' Dee Lee tosses around the idea of lending your kids money.

Medical Minute: Presidential Ailments

Dr. Murray Feingold outlines different unknown past presidential ailments.