A Making Lemonade Tidbit
The Top 10 Reasons to Read to Your Child
Research has shown why it's important to read to your child for their
benefit. But have you thought about the Benefit to You?
1. Establishes a routine for a gentle wind-down from work.
Read with your child for the first 10-15 minutes after you come
home.
2. Helps relax you and initiates a sense of peace while your child
cuddles next to you.
3. Stimulates your creativity as you experience the joy of reading
aloud.
4. Rekindles the thrill of rediscovering your childhood favorites.
5. Encourages authentic communication with your child.
6. Encourages the excitement of reading a good book and using your
imagination.
7. Builds and reinforces the bond with your child (with little
effort).
8. Allows you to discover new literary gems that your child will
bring home.
9. Gives you a second chance of reliving your favorite stories
through the eyes of your child.
10. After 10-15 minutes of reading, your child will probably let you
get dinner ready without (too many) distractions.
Submitted by Kim Lapp
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