Generations Of Tradition

The art of telling a good bedtime story dates back quite far. This remarkable discovery speaks
volumes as to the importance of telling bedtime stories to your child. Parents for literally thousands of
years have told variations of the stories told today. It is an oral tradition of great importance and one
that all parents should be doing. Not only is a bedtime story fun and relaxing, it is also an effective
and important way to become closer with your child.

What Is A Bedtime Story?

Bedtime stories are stories that are told after your child has gotten into bed for the evening. Many
times they will ask for you to sit with them. This is an easy opportunity to offer to tell them a story.
Young children especially love this because it is a treat for them and makes them feel truly important
in that moment.

You can either read a classic story from a book, find a quick one online, or tell one from memory.
Oftentimes a great bedtime story is improvised to suit the mood of your child in that particular
moment. These stories are typically ones that have been told for many years in many different ways.
Popular stories include ones about princesses and princes, great monsters and knights, children on
adventures, and exciting tales with no particular ending to them. This latter type of story is interesting
because it allows you to draw the same story out over many nights to keep your child interested and
always wanting more.

Develop Memories Together

Reading a bedtime story to your children is a great way to connect with them. It brings the family
closer in an intimate setting that also makes the child feel special. Memories are made as stories are
told. Your child will look forward to you sitting with them before they drift off to sleep. This time
together is something that they will always cherish. These precious moments benefit everyone
involved, and you will find that you look forward to the bedtime stories almost as much, or more, than
your little one.Benefits Of Bedtime Stories

Telling bedtime stories is beneficial. Your child will find sleep coming in a peaceful way with a great
story in their ears. It engages their imagination while giving them good dream material, and has been
shown to calm down a busy child. Children do tend to be worked up at times, especially at night, and
a nice story will put their fears to rest and allow them much-needed relaxation.