Turn off the TV and start reading

The fun part of having kids is watching them mimic things you do. OK, yeh I admit…we have all had those moments when our kid mimics something they should not! And we become totally mortified. But, there are times too when they mimic something and it’s cute.

My favorite thing Preston does is read books to me. Of course he is not actually reading but he combines the memory from me reading him the story with pictures on the pages and makes up his own version. Having him do this makes him use his imagination, mind, and gives me a chance to be proud of him (which all kids love!).

I encourage all parents to read to your children starting early as a few weeks old. Who cares if they are not actually old enough to pay attention, or comprehend…it gives them a chance to hear your voice and starts building bonding time. Later on if it is continued is definitely builds a foundation for vocabulary.

Books consume our house. I love reading to my little guy…and I love when he reads to me!