Set aside at least one time during your day for reading to your child.
Ideally, this should be a time for reading to just one child. If you
have more than one child, let your children take turns choosing the
book. In this way each child has a chance to sit by you and hear a
favorite book.
| 1. When do you feel most relaxed? |
When you are relaxed, you will pay more attention
to your child and to the story. Bedtime is a good choice for
some parents. Make a list of times when you feel more relaxed.
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| 2. When does your child like to hear stories? |
Does your child ask to hear a story after bath
time, or after school? Make a list of times when your child
asked you to read.
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| 3. When is your child most relaxed?
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Your child may not ask to hear stories. Think
about a time when he is most likely to sit and listen. This
might be when he is in the bathtub, or while he is eating. If
your child likes to be active, let him draw or play with small
toys as you read to him. Maybe your child is more relaxed when
something is in his hands. Make a list of times when your child
is more relaxed. |
