Bedtime Reading

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Remember the magic of being read to at bedtime? That cozy moment when the world quieted down and stories came alive? Turns out, those precious minutes weren’t just about winding down—they were building your child’s brain, heart, and future. Recent research reveals that bedtime reading is declining dramatically. Less than half of parents with young