This Is What Happens When You Read to a Child

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By Dr. Mercola

By Dr. Mercola

About 60 percent of wealthier families read to their children daily from birth to 5 years of age, compared to just 33 percent of families living below the poverty level. Perhaps as a result, by the age of 3 children of wealthier professionals have heard millions more words than those of less-educated, lower-income parents, giving them an advantage when entering school.1

Research shows that such language gaps may be present by the age of 18 months and tend to only grow with age.2 In addition to speaking to your child …read more

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