Four Ways Reading Unites Families
Several interactive literacy programs have taken place till now, strengthening families in their bond. When we talk about children, a parent’s absence can result in drastic setbacks. From childhood trauma to shame and stigma of having to live without a parent, growing up without a parent disturbs children to quite an extent.
When you engage together through reading, you strengthen your ties with each other. You find the new-found connection in your relationship, and your struggles as a family lessen through and through. With reading, we can also cut on the recidivism rates – as a result, societies as a whole grow, and we get to minimize the chaos taking us over. Consider establishing reading habits within your family and grow in your bonds together in all the new ways.
You Connect on a Deeper Level
There isn’t much our families demand when it comes to connecting on a deeper level. Reading together happens to be one such activity that helps us connect better. Most of our days are spent stressing over our work. We barely have the time for each other, and there’s no denying that we all need a reason to spend some time together. Regardless of how we do it, when we sit together in a calm environment, discussing and critiquing over our favorite reads, we get to become the family we would want to be.
You Empathize with Each Other
Research shows reading helps us empathize better with each other. You can be binge-watching your favorite shows together, and chances are, it boosts your mundane routine to quite an extent. But the drastic health setback excessively watching television puts us through can be quite detrimental for you and your family’s health. In contrast, reading comes across as a fun activity that unites us better together.
You Don’t Struggle Alone
Just as our bodies demand physical activity, we need some kind of mental stimulation to keep it healthy and active. Several studies show, our brains work better when we read more. From reducing stress to cutting on negative thoughts – when we read more, we get to improve in our personalities. Precisely put, families that read together are built on the foundation of love and togetherness.
Bridges Communication Gap
Children long for undivided attention from us and reading to them helps us in just that. Research shows, families that read together have better communication patterns than those that don’t read. When you read together, you bridge the gap between you and your children quite effortlessly.
Bottom Line
Start reading with your family today. If you haven’t yet found your book – we have some of the most valuable reads in town, here at Bookgasm. Consider us as your personal library and enjoy on the outcomes.
Authors Bio:
Besides being an avid reader, Dr. Regina Johnson is an Indie Author, a publishing house CEO – EOJ Publisher, a Naval Officer, and a public speaker. A part-time author and a mother to beautiful Orlanda, she recently ventured her book store in 2020. She may have a lot on her plate, but reading to her daughter every night is what she loves the most!