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Alex Ford
Why is Reading before Bed Important?
Reading before bed can make up an important part of your child’s bedtime routine. A bedtime routine is important in general, because it promotes development and improves well-being for the child, as well as an improved sleep. Many children do not hear bedtime stories... But did you know that only 4% of parents read a bedtime story to their children every night? Only 1 in 10 children hear a bedtime story each night before they go to sleep. Experts say that the perfect length of time for bedtime stories is 10-15 minutes as this covers time for a child to gain...