Why Books are Great for Supporting a Healthy Mind

Books are a wonderful way for us all to escape from a stressful day and the same is true for our children. After a full-on day at school or nursery, there is nothing more soothing than curling up with a loved one to read a good book for many children.

Research and experience tell us how reading can make a huge difference to a child’s educational performance but books also offer a great way to support our children’s mental health. Stories can transport us to magical places away from the stresses of daily life and often teach our children about emotional intelligence.

A child can explore and learn about their own emotions through a book by observing how the characters experience them. It enables them to see the world through other people's eyes, which plays a huge role in your child developing empathy for others. This in turn helps them to learn about their own emotions.

Stories can also help children process difficult situations they are experiencing themselves. Reading about characters that are going through similar situations can help them understand that they aren’t alone with those feelings and can provide them with guidance based on how others have worked through challenges.

We understand the importance of stories and books for our children. The books that we curate every month, together with the activities help nurture healthy minds and encourage early literacy skills, giving children the best start to their education.

Here are just a few of our boxes that can help nurture your little one’s mental health giving them the best foundation as they move through life. Click on the image to learn more about these boxes: