Happy Parents' Day from Talk, Play, and Read! ❤️
Today, we celebrate the incredible foundation you lay for your children every single day. From those first whispered lullabies to enthusiastic story times and silly games, every moment you spend talking, playing, and reading with your little ones is building their world, fostering language, and igniting a lifelong love of learning.
You are your child's first and most important teacher, and the dedication you show in nurturing their minds and spirits is truly remarkable. We know that these cherished interactions create not just smart kids, but also strong, loving family bonds.
To help you make every shared moment count, we highly recommend our special books: Talk, Play, and Read with me Mommy and Talk, Play, and Read with me Daddy. These books are designed to make connecting through stories and activities even easier and more joyful, helping you create lasting memories while boosting essential literacy skills.
Order your copies of Talk, Play, and Read with me Mommy and Talk, Play, and Read with me Daddy today and continue your amazing journey together. https://talkplayandread.com/order/
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The Sidewalk is your Runway!!🎉🎉
Buy a ticket to our LIVE EVENT at the Biltmore Cabaret in August, where we will be showcasing the best of Canadian and International artists. 🙌🏼
🎟️ GET TICKETS HERE: https://lnkd.in/e7bKBqeR or scan the code!! Let the sidewalk be your runway. Hope to see you there!
Where: Biltmore Cabaret (2755 Prince Edward St Vancouver, BC V5T 0B5)
When: August 9th, 2025 70 PM – 10:30 PM PDT
Theme: The Runway
Dress Code: Semi-Formal
🎟️ General Admission Ticket includes:
- Swag bag full of fun
- Opportunity to Pre-Public Purchase Ocean’s exclusive Streetwear Item as well as an Art drop that Ocean has created for that night ONLY.
- Opportunity to Pre-Public Purchase the Exclusive Streetwear Item Ocean has created for the Celebrity Gifting Suite for the 2025 Oscars.
🎟️ All Access VIP Ticket includes:
- Designated roped-off VIP AREA where people can meet, greet and get pictures taken with our Celebrities, Media, Entertainers and People of Consideration.
- Special Swag Bag worth over 2k- given the night of the event that will include a gorgeous signed piece of Art by Ocean
- First Opportunity to Pre-Purchase Oceans Exclusive Streetwear and Art Drop 20 hours before the event.
- First Opportunity to Pre-Purchase the exclusive Streetwear Item 12 hours before the event that Ocean has created for the Celebrity Gifting Lounge for the 2025 Oscars.
- Expect live music, The first Natsukashii Ink Fashion Show, and special appearances by Ocean Baker and other celebs.
Invite your cool friends who will dig this unique experience - any friend of yours is a friend of ours. 🔥

🎉 Proud to be a Sponsor!
I’m thrilled to support the Natsukashii Ink Live Launch Event, an unforgettable night of fashion, music, and creativity, celebrating incredible Canadian and international artists.
📍 Where: Biltmore Cabaret, Vancouver
📅 When: August 9th, 2025 | 70–10:30 PM
Expect exclusive streetwear drops, a stunning runway show, celebrity guests, live music, and swag bags you won’t want to miss!
🎟️ 🎟️ GET TICKETS HERE: https://lnkd.in/e7bKBqeR and let the sidewalk be your runway. Hope to see you there!
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Movie Reviews & More with Brian Sebastian!! So honored to be a guest on his show along with other amazing speakers and entrepreneurs!! Happy to share info about the Behind Cycle and the importance of acquiring language and literacy skills during the early years!! https://www.youtube.com/live/y........WY28PrxkV4?si=EW
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What is the "Behind Cycle"? Simply put, it's "Being behind, falling behind, and staying behind." Fundamentally, it occurs when a child isn't reading at their proficient literacy level. This can have a huge impact on their academic success and future opportunities.

The main goal is to STOP the cycle so children are no longer behind. We want to REVERSE the cycle so children can read and achieve academic success!

Why is literacy so important?
📚 It's the foundation for learning in all subjects.
📚 It builds confidence and self-esteem.
📚 It opens doors to higher education and better careers.
📚 It empowers children to participate fully in society.

How can we help break the cycle?
Early intervention is key! Identify struggling readers early on.
❤️ Provide targeted support: Offer extra help and resources.
❤️ Make reading fun! Encourage a love of books and stories.
❤️ Involve parents and families: Create a supportive learning environment at home.
❤️ Advocate for literacy programs: Support initiatives that promote reading.

Let's work together to ensure all children have the opportunity to become proficient readers and achieve their full potential! 💪

Learn more here: https://talkplayandread.com/behind-reading-cycle/

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