What happened to reading bedtime stories? I just failed to finish the Dr. Seuss Sleep Book for the 100th time. They never make it to the end.
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I read her books and sing to her. Sometimes I play rain sounds or crickets if I intend to make noise after she's asleep.
interestingly, after we read 3 (short) books, my little one chooses which "sleepy sound" in the app, and they go to sleep to that. She mostly chooses beach, but sometimes forest. I usually choose crickets, and rain if it is a rainy night 😊
My kiddo would have a conniption if they just listened to sounds.
Pick up a book and read to your child. That's parenting. Maybe, just maybe they'll learn to read real printed words.
- I do read to my child
- They hella readers.
- They will stay tf up for reading. But they will fall asleep to podcasts. So, I thought I would share the ones I use.
Reading books and singing lullabies are timeless for a reason.
It’s way more interactive and a great way to connect with your kids at the end of the day. The face to face connection is so important for their development, fostering an healthy relationship with them, and your own mental health.
Plus it can be a way for both of you to explore creatively a little. Try doing the voices, ask them questions about the story, etc. If you enjoy signing and/or playing music, that can also foster a similar collaborative experience.