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Give ‘Em The World: Embracing the power of reading aloud to your baby
by Jennifer Bacchiochi, Literacy Advocate
The first time you gaze into the eyes of your child is a moment of pure and unmatched joy. You can actually see, hear, and feel your heart beating outside of your own body and as you nuzzle your precious newborn to your cheeks and your chest, you vow to give this baby the world. Your little love will be living in a world where we use words and images to navigate our days–communicating and making connections with all that we see and hear. Since you want your child to thrive, offer her the gift of literacy, a priceless treasure to bestow on your baby. Speak to her, sing to her, listen to hear, and read to her.
Reading to your child is critical to his development and there are many logical and research-based reasons supporting the need to read to your baby. But truth be told, its purpose is bigger than any of that. Yes, reading aloud to your child is much, much more. It’s memorable. It’s magical. And, it’s personal to each parent and child pair. Yes, a foundation is being laid for success on many levels, but the real gift is the love that is being shared. Mutual and reciprocal. Unique and eternal. Both you and your baby reaping incredible benefits from these tender moments together. Embrace the power of reading aloud to your baby and let books enhance the unbreakable bond you share.
So grab a book and gather your darling on your lap, enjoying the softness of her skin as she is enchanted by the vibrancy in your voice. Breathe in the sweet scent of your infant as you breathe life into the book you are reading. As the story unfolds through your harmonious words, trust that you are stirring her soul and playing a melody that will beat in her heart forever.
Give each other the world in moments that will melt the rest of the world away.
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