Reading aloud to babies really matters to each child’s development!
The American Academy of Pediatrics is asking its members to encourage parents to read to their babies to increase cognitive development and other skills. Reading = shared pleasure. Good for early relationship development, child development, and infant mental health!
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http://www.nytimes.com/2014/06/24/us/pediatrics-group-to-recommend-reading-aloud-to-children-from-birth.html?smid=nytnow-share&smprod=nytnow