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THE WHY BEHIND

BENEFIT TO CHILDREN

Reading to children is a wonderful way to bond and connect with them. When a parent or caregiver reads to a child, it creates a special moment of shared experience that can strengthen the relationship between them. The close physical proximity of sharing a book, along with the shared emotions and reactions to the story, can create a warm and positive environment that fosters a sense of closeness and trust. Additionally, reading offers an opportunity for parents to engage with their children, asking questions about the story or characters, and sharing their own thoughts and perspectives. This kind of interaction helps to deepen the connection between parent and child and can promote a sense of security and emotional well-being in the child.

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BENEFIT TO PARENTS

Reading to children is not only beneficial for the child, but also for the parent. When a parent reads to their child, it can create a sense of joy and fulfillment in the parent as they witness their child’s engagement and enjoyment of the story. Additionally, reading can provide a relaxing and calming activity for both parent and child, offering a break from the stresses of daily life. As parents read to their children, they can also develop their own skills and knowledge, as they are exposed to new books and stories, and are able to share their own insights and perspectives with their child.

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TURN BEDTIME DREAD-TIME INTO THE BEST TIME WITH YOUR CHILD

Create the daily space for the shared reading joyful place: kids going to bed feeling loved – happy time with you – that can NEVER BE REPLACED!
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HOW STRENGTH THROUGH STORIES HELPS

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Increased Relationships

The stories are just the excuse- the doorways to strengthen your relationship with your child, to center them, to laugh together, to show them what beloved author and illustrator Eric Carle said-
“By sharing a book, an adult shows a child: I have time for you, I care for you- therefore i read to you.”
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Makes Parenting Easier

When children can count on getting this daily uninterrupted quality time with you, their disruptive attention seeking behaviors will begin to decrease. This time together will be a motivator for other tasks “if you get your jammies on fast we will have time for an extra book!”
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Improves Mental Health

Reading to children can help their mental health as well as ours. Stories can be the springboard to validate, listen, seek to understand, and give words to discuss the new or challenging parts of life.
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Gives Children Tools to Grow

This 1 daily screen free shared reading routine creates the space to step off the crazy train of life, take a deep breath and step into this peaceful simple connecting space.
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Child Led, together time

Creating this uninterrupted, safe shared-reading space becomes priceless time to connect with your child, not to correct your child.To set down the to-do list and SEE your child, listen to them, appreciate their unique perspective on the story and on life.
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Connection Through Wonder

Become reacquainted with wonder: The wonder of your beautiful child, through the wonder of what is happening in the story. Use the illustrations as springboards to say I wonder why…I wonder what…and then wait and see what your child says. There are no wrong answers here in this safe shared reading space.