Sitting on the lap and reading

Parents and caregivers who read to infants and young children are well on their way to raising readers. Recent research studies have shown that early childhood experiences help determine brain structure, shaping thinking and learning. In addition, children who are read to regularly are more likely to succeed when they learn to read in school.

See Kids Health for information on early childhood development and children's health issues.

Raising Readers | P.O. Box 17826 | Portland, Maine 04112 | Phone: 1-800-397-3263
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