Reading is fundamental to a child’s growth and development in so many ways. The social and emotional benefits are most important. Thank you, Robbie, for this excellent post.
From March 2020 mental health increased world-wide and those affected include children and teenagers. Post-pandemic, mental health issues continue to be prevalent among children and teenagers. Although most children and teenagers who contracted Covid-19 did not experience severe symptoms, numerous mental health problems have emerged among children and teens exposed to the COVID-19 pandemic, including anxiety, stress, depression, panic, irritation, impulsivity,physical symptoms caused by mental or emotional factors, sleep problems,rapid and extreme changes in mood, post-traumaticstress disorder(PTSD), and suicidal behavior.
Reading to your child, or your older child or teenager reading to him or herself, has the following mental health benefits:
Reduces stress
Reading is a wonderful form of escapism for everyone, including children. Following the White Rabbit down a hole, going on an adventure with Will Solvit or Percy Jackson or travelling across America in a pioneer wagon with Laura Ingalls Wilder, all help children escape their problems for…
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A Teacher's Reflections 
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I was encouraged to read as a child and I loved it. I still creep inside every one and have an adventure!
As it should be!
An excellent post too it was from Robbie. 🥰💖
Have a lovely weekend to come xx
Robbie said it well and gave some excellent examples of good books. 💕
love this and early encouragement makes all the difference
Amen!
A great article by Robbie.
Yes, indeed!
Nice reblog, Jennie
Thank you, Don. Robbie said it well!
All true. My kids still read.
Yes!
All so true!
Yes!
It grows brain cells and wonder!
Yes!
It helped me as an adolescent when I finally found books and I’m still using them to this day to deal with stressors. I’m binge reading some of those lighthearted stories to keep me in a good head space. Now I can have all the books I want. I think that’s my description of heaven. 🙂 Reading does help grow brain cells.
Yes, heaven. And new brain cells. 😀
Hi Jennie, thank you for the Feb log. I am delighted you enjoyed this post.
*reblog 🤣
You are most welcome, Robbie. You spoke to what is really important, and gave wonderful book choices. I had to pass along your important post.
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Robbie is so encouraging in her work for children’s development. That’s wonderful and so honorable. Thanks a lot! Best wishes, Michael
Yes, she is! Her post was excellent.
I added ‘the secret garden’ in my shopping wishlist;I was little curious but not sure to read this book. Today my vision become clear and I’m more curious to read all the three books. Your explanation of these books enhance my curiosity to read them. Thanks a lot for sharing this post. When I was child, my brother bought magazines for me and because of him my reading habit developed day by day; I’m greatful to him. And thanks teacher Jennie, because of you I am going to read this book.
Robbie’s book recommendations are excellent. I was happy to reblog her post. You will enjoy the books. What a great story about your brother!