Building Bonds Through Books: How Storytime Strengthens Your Relationship

Written By Emani Taylor

Reading isn’t just for school—it's a bonding ritual that starts the moment you pick up a book.

Here’s how reading helps build the foundation for learning and love:

  • Strengthens attachment: Your voice becomes a safe and soothing presence.

  • Boosts vocabulary: Babies learn through repetition and hearing new words.

  • Teaches turn-taking: Even pointing to pictures is a form of shared conversation.

  • Creates routine: Storytime builds predictability and comfort.

Try 10 minutes a day with a board book—even if baby wiggles or chews on the pages. What matters most is the connection you’re creating, one page at a time.

Emani Taylor
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