Looking for a way to build a stronger relationship with your child?
Well, sitting down and telling them a story will do just that – and build their brains at the same time.
Executive Director of the Australian Government funded parenting website raisingchildren.net.au, Julie Green said sometimes it’s the smallest things that makes the greatest impact.
“Most of the discussion around literacy focusses on the importance of reading,” Associate Professor Green said.
“But evidence also shows there are benefits to parents sitting down with their kids telling stories together. Both reading and telling stories together have benefits way beyond literacy.”
She said benefits include building strong bonds between parents and children, helping children feel secure and develop socially and emotionally, helping them make sense of the world, and literally helping build their brain architecture.
