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Selina Maycock

Young children can excel in the classroom if their father does this, and it takes just 10 minutes to make a difference

Dad reading with daughter under den with toys.

Young children's interest in learning at school can be boosted if their father takes part in a simple activity - and it's so easy, it can take just 10 minutes to make a difference.

Whether it's playing with one of the Top Christmas toys for 2023 or the best Black Friday toy deals, research suggests that fathers who read and play with their children help them do better at Primary school.

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