Why Reading with Your Child Matters More Than Ever

02/09/2025 7 min
Why Reading with Your Child Matters More Than Ever

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Episode Synopsis

Lauren Edmunds, founder of a school for children with learning delays, reflects on the profound impact of daily reading. She explores how something as simple as 20 minutes with a book can nurture vocabulary, connection, emotional well-being and resilience in children. Touching on modern challenges such as screen time, parental fatigue and society’s reliance on AI, she urges parents to reclaim family connection through reading, conversation and shared experiences, shaping children to be active participants in their own lives. Omatas Learning Centre