It has been shown that the single most important activity in building knowledge for future success is reading out loud to your child.
Pick the best time. Choose a time to read when you and your baby are happy and content and can enjoy this special time together. Any time when your baby is settled but not sleepy or tired is perfect.
Show your baby the book. Talk and read in a cheerful voice, point to the pictures as you read and talk about them (do this even with tiny babies). This adds to a baby’s vocabulary and shows them how conversation works back and forth.
Be aware of what your baby wants. Don't worry if your baby is restless and is not interested in the book – stop if they are upset.
Read aloud with your child every day. Choose books that you and your child enjoy. If your child chooses the same old favourite over and over again, this may be boring for you but it will please your child and they may even begin to recognise some words.
Take books with you when you go out. You might have to wait somewhere and have a few spare moments to read.
Have Fun! Sharing books together creates a special bond between parents and children.
... will be held in Busselton on Thursday April 7th, at the Kevin Cullen Community Health Centre on Mill Road from 1pm - 2pm by appointment and 2pm - 4pm by open clinic.
It has been shown that the single most important activity in building knowledge for future success is reading out loud to your child.
Join Kate and her orangutan every four weeks at 10.00am on Friday for a fun workshop especially for toddlers.
Managing children’s behaviour can be challenging at times for most parents. Parents are invited to attend free parenting seminars facilitated by a child health nurse to learn practical, positive and effective ways to manage common behavioural problems, and ways to help achieve their best at school and in the future.
Ray Wong
