Readind to Young Children

Fox 4 Parenting Tip: Reading to Young Children

As a parent, you probably know that reading to children is a game-changer. Not only does reading drastically impact a child’s development, but it also helps them develop empathy, social emotional skills, knowledge, and more!

The research is clear–reading to children is critical. In fact, infants pick up language earlier than we think. Research even shows babies’ brains are preparing to speak months before they ever say their first words! Because of this aspect of language development, it is crucial that we read to even the smallest of children.

Reading can also help you and your child strengthen your relationship, as it creates a strong bond. Storytime between a caregiver and child creates a strong bond. This makes reading with your child all that much more important. Try one of the tips below to make reading time even better!

• Shared reading with people is best (no devices)
• Try using books with no words
• Read together every day
• Tell them how much you enjoy reading
• Be interactive