Parenting Tips and Ideas

In this technological age, kids are using computers and video games at an astounding rate.  My youngest daughter was playing games online when she was 3 years old.  That might not seem like a big deal, but it was to me.  She understood where the browser icon was on the desktop, what favorite link to click to get to her favorite place, and even how to navigate and find the game she wanted to play.

This is great and I think it will only benefit our children as they grow up.  However, one area that should be focused on is reading.  This area isn’t only just for kids, but parents too.  In a 2007 Associated Press-Ipsos poll, it was found that one in four adults read no books at all in the past year.

One of the very best things a parent can do for their young child is reading to them.  Even infants enjoy being held and hearing your calm voice.  The technology mentioned above can help with reading, but so much more is derived from opening the pages of a book with your child.

As your children get older, you can turn off the T.V. set and read a book together.  Reading can inspire the imagination and create an interest in reading that will stay with them throughout their life.

Reading will not only have educational benefits for your kids but it will create an opportunity to bond emotionally to your child without outside interaction.  Don’t miss out on an opportunity to instill the wonders of reading in your child.

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