Starting Early: Why Reading to Your Child Matters Reading to children from infancy is incredibly important for their cognitive, emotional, and social development. Even at a very young age, babies begin to absorb language through the rhythm, tone, and cadence of their parents' voices. Early exposure to books helps develop essential skills like listening, vocabulary, and comprehension. As children grow, hearing stories stimulates their imagination, encourages curiosity, and fosters a love for learning.... READ MORE