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Aug 22

Daily Reading to Young Children Supports Language Development

A new study by the American Academy of Pediatrics shows that reading daily to young children, starting in infancy, can help with language acquisition and literacy skills. But, the report says, many children are missing out. All pediatricians should encourage parents to read out loud to their children every day, beginning in infancy, to promote literacy and strengthen family ties.

http://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/infant-reading-aloud-young-children-benefits-brain-development/