Reading to your child isn’t just about storytelling—it’s about shaping their future. Science consistently shows that daily reading has profound benefits on a child's cognitive development, academic success, and emotional well-being. Here are five data-backed reasons why you should make bedtime reading a habit:

1. Expands Vocabulary and Language Skills

Regular reading exposes children to a vast array of words, helping them develop stronger language skills. Research shows that children whose parents read to them daily hear at least 290,000 more words before kindergarten than those who aren’t read to regularly. Depending on the frequency and book variety, that number can rise to over 1 million words before school starts! (Child Mind Institute)

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2. Enhances Cognitive Development

Reading stimulates brain development in young children. One study found that children raised in homes filled with books achieve three years more schooling on average than those from homes with fewer books—regardless of their parents’ education or income. (PMC)

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3. Strengthens the Parent-Child Bond

Reading together fosters emotional security and strengthens family connections. A study of 86,000 new parents found that 85% of caregivers felt closer to their child when reading together and reported higher quality family time. (The Australian)

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4. Improves Academic Performance

Children who are read to at least three times a week by a family member are almost twice as likely to score in the top 25% in reading assessments compared to those who aren’t read to regularly. (United Way)

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5. Fosters a Lifelong Love of Reading

Early exposure to books makes children more likely to read for pleasure later in life. Research finds that kids who enjoy reading continue to read more frequently as they grow, leading to long-term educational and personal benefits. (Scholastic)

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