My kids’ teachers always tell them to read, and they encourage us to read to our children as well. Even though I’m an author who writes for adults, I would love my kids to love reading. What are the benefits of reading to your kids? Let’s find out.
Language
Believe it or not, you must start reading to your kids starting when they’re only a few months old. Reading stimulates their social and language skills at an early age. They learn new vocabulary and develop their minds as well.
School
Reading to children at an early age has proven to develop the child’s reading ability. They will surprise you with their reading abilities and progress better than other students in their school, leading to better grades.
Bonding
During story time, the bond between your child and you increases. It is a unique quality time that you spend with each other where you have something in common to discuss. The voice of the parent reading to their child soothes them and engenders a feeling of protection for the child.
Discipline
Instead of disciplining your toddler, who never seems to listen, reading stories for them that teach them discipline can be a great way to improve their behavior. Teach them good manners through storytelling, and you’ll be surprised at how fast they’ll learn. Don’t forget that you’ll also be widening their imagination and creativity, which is crucial with child development.
Love
Finally, never forget that reading to your child will entice his or her love for reading as well. Just sit back and watch how reading opens your son and daughter’s mind and how it develops their minds and thinking as they grow up. It nurtures intellectuality in ways you can’t imagine and gives them the ability to continue learning for the rest of their lives.