One of my favorite childhood memories is when my parents would read me my bedtime story. I could never fall asleep without at least a short tale, but it seems like this time-tested tradition is falling to the wayside. Today kids are content on going to sleep to the glow of their Game Boy or the sounds of their iPod.
Reading to your child is important, as it lays the groundwork for a lifelong devotion to literature and education in general. If your child is resistant to sitting down to listen to a story, try to make it more engaging for them. Read the characters’ voices in a different tone, or try bringing the story to life through the use of hand puppets.
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