Why We Need


Bedtime Stories I loved bedtime stories as a child and now I’m enjoying them again with my own children.


Bedtime stories are calming, fun and snugly time and those are good enough reasons on their own for indulging. But Bedtime stories have other benefits too.


Communication Reading is one of the most important communication tools available to us and is fundamental in establishing essential pathways in the brains of early learners. It enhances basic speech and reading skills, but less obvious skills such as, those required to make friends in the playground, and to concentrate in class.


Improved Emotional Understanding Most of us have cried or laughed at a good book. Bedtime reading can help us broach difficult topics in a safe environment. We can explore powerful emotions through the medium of fiction. The shared experience of reading together fosters stronger connections and provide topics of conversations well beyond the fifteen minutes at bedtime.


Improves imagination and feeds curiosity The effect of reading on an individual’s imagination is unparalleled. Books allow our children to explore both our world and fictional ones. It can also help to express their individuality and help them discover interests that may not be covered at school.


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