Why you Should Read to your Baby

Do you read to your baby? The American Academy of Pediatrics has issued new guidelines that recommend that parents read to their newborn infants. Some parents may not be doing that because it never occurred to them that babies benefit from being read to. There are some very good reasons for parents to read to their babies and young children! The American Academy of Pediatrics notes that parents who read to their children nurture not only their children’s literary skills, but also much more. They have put together some easy to read information that points out the benefits that come … Continue reading

How to Read to Your Young Child

We all know reading is important, but how do you read to a young child and keep their interest. Read on for ideas about how to engage your young child in reading. How to read to your infant or toddler? · Read picture books with just a few words. · Make the reading sessions short. Each child has a different attention span. Breaking up the reading sessions into three or four short sessions a day is usually easiest. · Let your child handle and chew on the book. Young children learn by touching with their hands and mouth. Use board … Continue reading