The Enchanted Hour | Episode 115
Do you know Meghan Cox Gurdon?
She’s the children’s literature editor of the Wall Street Journal. For years, Carole has quoted her articles in seminars.
In this episode, Carole shares about Gurdon’s book, The Enchanted Hour: The Miraculous Power of Reading Aloud in the Age of Distraction.
You’ll hear some of the research Gurdon shares in her book as well as a preview of the chapters, and why this is a must-read book!
In this episode, you will hear about:
- The transformative power of reading aloud to children and its role in developing attention, empathy, and language skills
- How screen time negatively affects brain networks while illustrated story reading activates multiple areas of the brain
- Real-life examples of families who embraced daily reading and saw profound changes in their children’s behavior and love of books
- The connection between family culture, shared meals, and reading aloud in giving children an academic and developmental advantage
- How reading aloud nurtures imagination, cultural literacy, and lifelong love of learning from nursery to nursing home
More reading inspiration:
- The Best Books for Children | Episode 209
- Influential Homeschooling Books | Episode 231
- Cultivating a Love of Reading with Classics and Trusted Authors with Jan Bloom | Episode 264
- Encouraging Work, Reading Widely, and Other FAQs | Episode 275
Resources
+ The Enchanted Hour https://www.meghancoxgurdon.com/
+ Build Your Family’s Library: Grab our FREE book list here
+ Get our FREE ebook: 5 Essential Parts of a Great Education.
+ Attend one of our upcoming seminars this year!
+ Click HERE for more information about consulting with Carole Joy Seid!
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