{"id":1731,"date":"2017-03-17T00:00:37","date_gmt":"2017-03-17T04:00:37","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.kdnovelties.com\/blog\/?p=1731"},"modified":"2017-03-21T22:27:54","modified_gmt":"2017-03-22T02:27:54","slug":"why-your-child-needs-to-read-20-min-a-day-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.kdnovelties.com\/blog\/2017\/03\/why-your-child-needs-to-read-20-min-a-day-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Your Child Needs to Read 20 Min a Day!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1721 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kdnovelties.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/mom-daughter-reading-book-on-nature.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"668\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Reading has so many important applications in our lives, some of which we underestimate. \u00a0From shopping for groceries to studying the ancient geometry of Pythagoras, reading has been a foundation for all aspects of life. \u00a0Everything we do has a little reading involved, whether we are driving, working, or relaxing. \u00a0So one of the best things you can do for your child is to encourage reading for a little while each day.<\/p>\n<h2>Why 20 Minutes a Day?<\/h2>\n<p>Experts have determined that a child who reads 20 minutes a day, five days a week is reading 10 extra school days per year and picking up almost 2 million words in that time. \u00a0Increased vocabulary translates into higher test scores, but also into better comprehension all-around. \u00a0People with large vocabularies also tend to do better professionally as adults, because they are perceived as intelligent and knowledgeable. \u00a0In truth, they are more knowledgeable, in a theoretical sense. \u00a0Nothing can trump experience, but <a href=\"http:\/\/www.nea.org\/grants\/facts-about-childrens-literacy.html\">knowledge can prepare one for it<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>Reading Promotes Brain Activity<\/h2>\n<p>Reading stimulates the brain to critical thinking and problem solving. \u00a0In <a href=\"http:\/\/www.aappublications.org\/content\/early\/2015\/04\/25\/aapnews.20150425-4?sso=1&amp;sso_redirect_count=2&amp;nfstatus=401&amp;nftoken=00000000-0000-0000-0000-000000000000&amp;nfstatusdescription=ERROR%3A%20No%20local%20token&amp;nfstatus=401&amp;nftoken=00000000-0000-0000-0000-000000000000&amp;nfstatusdescription=ERROR%3a+No+local+token\">an fMRI study<\/a> of children\u2019s exposure to reading, higher levels of reading and parental involvement in teaching their children to read correlated positively with higher brain activity and the formation of neural pathways in the regions of the brain for processing language. \u00a0The breakdown is that children that read also have an easier time understanding things and communicating them, as well as understanding the communication of others.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1720 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kdnovelties.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/brain-character-lifting-barbel.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2600\" height=\"2395\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>Encouraging Critical Thinking<\/h2>\n<p>By introducing kids to a world other than their own, reading introduces them to critical thinking and creativity. \u00a0It gives them a platform to imagine from, and allows them to explore new ideas and concepts. \u00a0It teaches them also the ideas of others who have come before them, including them in the ongoing dialogue that is human history.<\/p>\n<h2>Relaxing and Stress-Relieving<\/h2>\n<p>Ever read a chapter or two of a good book before bedtime? \u00a0You fall asleep more easily because reading helps reduce stress, allowing you to relax. \u00a0It also engages you in the present moment, whether it\u2019s an engrossing novel or an informative article. \u00a0Reading has been shown to <a href=\"http:\/\/www.lifehack.org\/articles\/lifestyle\/10-benefits-reading-why-you-should-read-everyday.html\">improve focus, concentration, and memory<\/a>, even in adults!<\/p>\n<h2>Better Writing Skills<\/h2>\n<p>Reading the writing of other people naturally improves the writing skills of the reader, as they observe the structure and nuance of language. \u00a0In fact, this goes for any language &#8211; reading in a foreign language helps learn that language faster, too. \u00a0Both of these translate to better grades in the short term and better salary in the long run.<\/p>\n<h2>Family Time<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kdnovelties.com\">Reading together provides valuable family time<\/a>, even if you\u2019re all reading separate literature. \u00a0Being in each other\u2019s company while reading a book can add to the bond between parents and children, especially if you encourage your child to talk about what he or she is reading.<\/p>\n<p>Reading is fun, and can transport a 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