I recently reviewed the DVD set Your Baby Can Read!, based on the research of Dr. Robert Titzer. Your Baby Can Read! is an early language development system for infants and toddlers. The DVDs employ whole reading and some phonics to help babies learn language patterns during an optimal time when their brains are developing rapidly and are intensely focused on picking up language patterns.

No matter what the age of the child, the DVDs would be a great supplement to any reading program. They are well put together and contain elements to entertain as well as educate children. But, can a baby really learn to read? And, is the program too intense for children?

I am going to use my daughter as a guinea pig and see how the actual program really works. We are starting today, and we will be watching the Starter DVD one time each day for a month. I will be posting regular updates on her progress and how she likes the program.

• Read a review of the Your Baby Can Read! DVDs