The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends pediatricians to encourage parents to read with children starting from birth to benefit their development. Shared reading helps children in various ways, including developing language skills, reducing childhood stress, and breaking cycles of poverty. The AAP’s updated policy statement emphasizes the importance of diverse books and interactive reading activities. Pediatricians are advised to promote shared reading, provide culturally appropriate books, and limit digital book use. The report also recommends policymakers to fund programs that improve access to children’s books in healthcare settings and support early childhood literacy. Overall, shared reading strengthens relationships between parents and children.
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AAP recommends promoting shared reading as early as birth
