From The New York Times
If you are wondering how to support your child's focus, this New York Times article, “Reading Aloud to Young Children Has Benefits for Behavior and Attention,” is a good place to look. It describes a psychological study that followed 675 families. Some families were asked to read aloud to their children and some were not.
What the Article Suggests
According to the article, the families who read to their children saw improvements in several areas, including literacy, attention and emotional well-being.
A Note From PPG
Reading together is one everyday way to spend focused time with your child. Attention and behavior have many influences, and every child is different. If you have questions about your child's focus, child and adolescent therapy, parent-focused therapy or an evaluation can help you understand what is going on and what may help.
Related Care and Reading
- Parent-Focused Therapy: Support for parents with questions about their child's behavior and development.
- Child & Adolescent Therapy: Therapy for children and teens.
- Psychoeducational & Neuropsychological Testing: Evaluations that look at attention, learning and more.
- Emotional Intelligence in Kids: Habits Parents Can Build: Another New York Times parenting article.
- Benefits of Baby Small Talk: Talking with babies and early development.
