{"id":174000000571,"date":"2019-08-23T09:10:52","date_gmt":"2019-08-23T13:10:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kidsrkids.com\/avalon-park\/?p=174000000571"},"modified":"2019-08-23T09:13:39","modified_gmt":"2019-08-23T13:13:39","slug":"why-you-should-read-bedtime-stories-to-your-kids","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kidsrkids.com\/avalon-park\/2019\/08\/23\/why-you-should-read-bedtime-stories-to-your-kids\/","title":{"rendered":"Why You Should Always Read Bedtime Stories to Your Kids"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The busyness of modern life can make even the\u00a0pleasure of cuddling with your child and reading a book feel like a chore or\u00a0luxury you can\u2019t afford. It is becoming the norm for parents to let their\u00a0children fall asleep\u00a0with technology instead. Only 64% of families with\u00a0children under 7 read them a bedtime story. Making a habit of <a href=\"https:\/\/kidsrkids.com\/avalon-park\/curriculum\/brain-development-curriculum\/\">reading<\/a> with your\u00a0kid every night, for just 5 to 10 minutes, has many positive and lasting\u00a0benefits worth\u00a0the commitment.<\/p>\n<h2><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-174000000572 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/kidsrkids.com\/avalon-park\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/174\/2019\/08\/bigstock-Mom-To-A-Child-Reads-A-Book-In-271201330.jpg\" alt=\"read books to child in vpk avalon park fl\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" \/>Reading Enhances Your Child\u2019s Imagination &amp;\u00a0Empathy<\/h2>\n<p>Children have incredible imaginations, but they also\u00a0need stimulation. Looking at the pages of picture books and hearing stories\u00a0unfold engages their imagination in a way that TV shows and movies don\u2019t. It\u00a0provides\u00a0them with the opportunity to participate actively in the story and ask\u00a0you questions.<\/p>\n<p>Relating to the characters you read about, and\u00a0discussing their emotions and experiences, can also help your child develop\u00a0greater empathy. Studies have shown that reading fiction increases emotional\u00a0intelligence\u00a0and empathy. It is a valuable tool to help your children\u00a0understand how others\u2019 think and feel. It gives them the ability to put\u00a0themselves in someone else\u2019s shoes to understand their perspective better.<\/p>\n<h2>Books Increase Your Children\u2019s Vocabulary<\/h2>\n<p>Children learn language through listening and\u00a0repetition. Books are full of vocabulary words that often don\u2019t come up in\u00a0regular conversation from the names of colors, animals, and shapes to many\u00a0different adjectives\u00a0and verbs. While you may get tired of reading the same\u00a0books over and over, your child enjoys the repetition because it helps them to\u00a0remember the words and their meanings. Reading books at higher reading levels,\u00a0as your children get older, will expand their vocabulary even more.<\/p>\n<h2>Regular Reading Time Helps Children Become Lifetime\u00a0Learners<\/h2>\n<div>In a rapidly changing world, being a lifelong\u00a0learner who can adapt to change is an asset. You can help prepare your child to\u00a0enter the real world with the ability to learn quickly and adapt through your\u00a0nightly storytime\u00a0routine. Talking to your child about the books that you read\u00a0together shows them that learning can be interactive. Making learning\u00a0interactive and fun can prepare your child to become an engaged, inquisitive\u00a0student\u00a0and develop the habit of continual learning.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<h2><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-174000000574\" src=\"https:\/\/kidsrkids.com\/avalon-park\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/174\/2019\/08\/bigstock-Smiling-african-dad-reading-to-308721610.jpg\" alt=\"bed time story with child in orlando fl\" width=\"383\" height=\"289\" \/>Bedtime Storytime Establishes a Positive Routine<\/h2>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>Children are creatures of habit. They crave routines because it provides them with a sense of comfort and security. Additionally, routines can make transitions easier for them. Establishing a routine of brushing their teeth, putting on their pajamas and reading a book or two together helps them make the transition from playtime to bedtime. Putting the screens away before bedtime can also help them have better quality sleep.<\/div>\n<h2>Reading Together Strengthens Your Bond<\/h2>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>Children benefit from having your undivided attention. Studies show that spending quality time with children doing everyday activities helps you to form a deeper emotional bond. Offering that to them can be hard when juggling multiple responsibilities in the home and outside of it. Cuddling together in bed reading offers you an opportunity to have that quality time. The small amount of time that you commit to reading with your children every night will have a big impact on their happiness and development.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/kidsrkids.com\/avalon-park\/school-info\/our-philosophy\/\">The teachers on our team at Kids R Kids at Avalon\u00a0Park<\/a> would be happy to share their recommendations for pre-school age books\u00a0that your child will love. We believe deeply in the importance of laying the\u00a0foundation\u00a0for literacy during these early years. If you would like to learn\u00a0more about the engaging and supportive learning environment that we have\u00a0created for pre-school students, call to schedule a visit today!<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The busyness of modern life can make even the\u00a0pleasure of cuddling with your child and reading a book feel like a chore or\u00a0luxury you can\u2019t afford. It is becoming the norm for parents to let their\u00a0children fall asleep\u00a0with technology instead. Only 64% of families with\u00a0children under 7 read them a bedtime story. 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