Intended for parents, this paper shares tips for seizing opportunities to insure success in reading for children, observing that the three areas which have surfaced as most critical to reading success are all dependent upon what parents do with their children at home. The paper lists reading to children, talking and listening to them, and helping broaden their experience base as areas most critical for reading success. Thirty-three tips for parents are provided in all, divided into three groups. First, 18 tips are listed to show the importance of reading aloud on children's progress in reading. Second, five tips are listed to encourage parents to develop the art of conversation with their children. Third, 10 tips are listed to illustrate ways for parents to broaden the experience base of their children. (MG)