Bedtime

Reading books to children before bedtime is what every parents must have done and treasured. Sure enough, nothing is better than winding down a long hard day by being with your little ones and reading them their favourite stories. I have this habit of reading bedtime stories to my daughter since she was born. YES, since she was born. At the time, everyone thought I was crazy and said that the baby would not have understood what I was reading. Is it that important for her to understand?

I think the time I read to her, she could feel my love through the cuddles I gave her and most importantly, she heard my voice knowing that mummy was right next to her. I started reading some very simple books to her with lots of colours and funny characters. After repeatedly reading to her every night, her interest towards books and reading have grown tremendously. And now, at 5, she would choose the books she wish I read to her before going to bed. Sometimes, she would even read together with me! Can you think of a better bedtime activity than letting your children lying in your arms listening to the stories they enjoyed?

What's more important, this habit not only nurture your parent-child relationship. By looking forward to each night's bedtime stories, your children get to love books more and more!

Joey@booklodge