(Sleep.com)
We know that bedtime reading can be an enjoyable, cozy experience. That’s why many of us have made it a staple of our bedtime routine. But what you might not realize is that it’s not just a nice way to bond and create memories. Reading to your kids has many tangible benefits. It promotes literacy, healthy child development, encourages lifelong reading and literacy habits, and, yes, even helps kids sleep better. We caught up with some experts in the fields to help us understand the many benefits of bedtime reading, along with tips for making bedtime reading a habit.
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