We were introduced in the world of reading at an early age of our development and it stays with us in different forms throughout our life.

School is where our acquaintance with books and learning begin. Books become our companion a form of solace as well as a pathway towards knowledge, and our quest for meaning and purpose as human beings.

It is important that we develop the right reading habit from childhood. That is the reason why bedtime stories are memorable experiences for our children.  It is a world of language and colorful tools that make the world of imagination fertile and expansive. It allows the mind to soar to a world of ideas and shared realities that makes creation a manifested presence.

Make it a point to encourage your children to read and parents have to be participating guides to them.

Here are a few tips that can help you achieve this goal:
○ make it a habit to read to your child everyday, whether she is  one year old or twelve.
○ take turns in reading chapters
○ take a trip to your library and get your child a library card.
○ be sensitive and aware of your child’s interest and encourage her/ him.
○ provide the area at home where it is cozy and where lighting is excellent for that activity.
○ discuss the book with them
○ talk to your child’s teacher and get suggestions from her.
○ If your child is reluctant to read get books with simple vocabulary but interesting content.
○ appreciate their effort and be part of their creative flow.

Reading is a dynamic activity that keeps the mind nourished and healthy.