Baby Star

One of the strongest early predictors of positive learning and development outcomes in longitudinal research studies is whether or not the child is read to by their caregivers in their formative years. Within the chaos of parenting a newborn, the simple act of reading to a child invites a moment of calm and establishes the routine of bedtime reading right from the very beginning of life. The exhaustion of the day can retreat while you cuddle a sleepy infant and read to them as one of the night time rituals that may remain constant throughout their childhood. Reading not only leads to positive learning outcomes and healthy development for the child, it also supports strong attachment and bonding for the parent-child dyad too and creates a feeling of security and belonging from which a happy childhood stems.

- Dr Monique Robinson PhD MPsych (Clin), Psychologist