The era of “goo-goo gaga” is long gone. Talking to your children as soon as possible can actually have positive effects. Reading stories daily will have lasting effects on your infant’s development. It is easy to believe that newborns don’t require very much talking to, but infancy is the most developmental time of any child’s life.
Now what does this mean for parents exactly? It means that remaining silent near a baby is a thing of the past. Even though it may seem awkward at first, speaking to your newborn can be very effective – even though they can’t talk back. First, your baby will love hearing the sound of your voice. The tone of conversation can be soothing and warm for a child during typically difficult or mundane activities. Repetition and narration can add learning to this comfort. The way we speak and write is taught by example, so using full and simple sentences can have exceptional effects on your child’s language skills in the future. This is also true when it comes to reading to a newborn. Not only does it begin forming positive reading habits for both you and your child, but your child’s language skills will be given an exceptional advantage at infancy.
The more you read the better you become at creating your own stories; the same is true for reading to kids and infants.
This is why Little Fun Club provides books for kids between the ages of 0-12.
There are many books written and designed especially for children under 1 year of age and Little Fun Club knows how to find books will help your child develop most positively.
It is never too early to read to your child! The sooner you begin reading aloud for your child, the sooner they will begin developing favorable language skills.
