Pearls: Advice for Parents

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Read to your children every night…

  • They will be healthier.
  • They will be much smarter.
  • They will grow up stronger.
  • They will do better in school.
  • They will succeed in life.
  • They will be more confident.
  • They will be happier.
  • They will be more successful.
  • They will be closer to you, and love you more.
  • They will have brighter futures.
  • They will earn more as adults.
  • Their curiosity and their brains will grow throughout their lives.
  • They will be better able to withstand hard times.
  • They will amaze you.
  • They will avoid drugs.
  • They will avoid criminal influences.
  • They will avoid teen pregnancy.
  • They will be easier to raise.
  • They will make you proud.
  • They will make better choices throughout their lives.
  • They will develop their natural talents.
  • They will develop a stronger vocabulary.
  • They will learn empathy by seeing the world through different characters.
  • They will have longer attention spans and better focus.
  • They will be more creative and imaginative.
  • They will solve problems more effectively.
  • They will be less anxious, because reading is calming.
  • They will build resilience through stories of challenge and triumph.
  • They will learn how to express themselves better.
  • They will grow up with a love for learning.
  • They will be better prepared for college and careers.
  • They will connect more easily with teachers and mentors.
  • They will be more likely to vote and participate in civic life.
  • They will have lower risk of dementia and cognitive decline later in life.
  • They will experience less loneliness.
  • They will have better relationships.
  • They will be more emotionally resilient.
  • They will be better able to manage stress.
  • They will feel more seen, loved, and secure.
  • They will experience more joy and wonder.