THE BENEFITS OF READING TO BABIES

We know that the earlier a child is exposed to books and reading, the more likely they are to become a reader for life. But some interesting things also happen in the brain of a newborn that makes reading to them from birth beneficial to their development.

The human brain is powerful and still a mystery, and while babies may not be able to talk, it doesn’t mean they aren’t learning and absorbing everything around them. Researchers have uncovered a critical key to healthy development for babies and toddlers reading aloud to them every day. Research tells us three ways early reading can literally change the course of a child’s life:

PROMOTING BRAIN DEVELOPMENT