More reason to read to your kids.

We all know how valuable story-telling sessions are. Reading to your young child is not just good for bonding and fun, it is also linked to better academic performance down the road. Now, researchers say reading is important for mastering language — particularly the English language.

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Let it run wild!

My son runs around and spends hours at a time as Superman or a T Rex. Sometimes he is Michael Jackson or a member of super rock group Queen. My daughter has several costume changes throughout the day as she goes from cheerleader, to princess, to rock star. Laundry is more work than usual, but I give in because….

Kids are hardwired to be imaginative, and the fantasies start exploding when they reach the toddler years. If you have a toddler or preschooler at home, you may find yourself being invited into their make-believe world. Just the other day I was a client in my daughter’s hair salon! Starting age 2, a child’s imagination starts to evolve, along with the increasing ability for abstract thinking. Experts advice us to support this aspect of their development.

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Good books, good night, good dreams.

During the day, everyone is off doing their own thing. Mom is busy writing and Dad is at work. Kids are in school then playground dates or after-school activities. So one of the best parts of our 24-hour cycle is spending some quality time with my toddler and preschooler, curled up in bed for their night time stories. It’s a great ritual for bonding, learning and winding down for the day. The ritual would not be complete without a few good books.

Yesterday, I shared books that my toddler especially loves. Today, we feature my preschooler’s favorites.

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It’s never too early to get your baby to love books. Experts say, if you want to raise eager readers, start them young. Reading aloud to your toddler, infant, or even a baby in the womb does help jumpstart language and literacy.

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