Why Reading with Children Truly Matters — with Andrea Goldner, Children's Author
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WHAT'S HAPPENING
Andrea Goldner, a former caregiver turned children's author, discusses the importance of reading to children, shares her experiences, and promotes her picture books that celebrate family moments and support child development.
WHY IT MATTERS
Early reading and storytelling are vital for children's emotional security, language development, empathy, and lifelong success. These practices foster strong family bonds, cultural understanding, and set the foundation for better educational and life outcomes.
Whys (7)
Andrea says politics does not matter: "My thoughts...should not be a reflection on how somebody else's world should be," especially "in front of your children."
Does POLITICS matter to you?
Andrea says daycare matters because "not all families can stay home" and urges parents to "research the care center" and "check your children every time."
Does DAYCARE matter to you?
Andrea values sport for teaching "team sportsmanship," "how to make friends," and "you better learn how to get along."
Does SPORT matter to you?
Andrea says travel "definitely matters" for children—"any kind of adventure is grand."
Does TRAVEL matter to you?
Andrea says video games do not matter: "too addictive to children," "some violent ones," and "it's just mush in your brain."
Does VIDEO GAME matter to you?
Andrea says artificial intelligence "depends" but "maybe you can learn from it"—"I would say mid matters."
Does ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE matter to you?
Andrea says early childhood education matters because "it teaches children early learning" and leads to "better lifelong success for them."
Does EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION matter to you?
Takeaways (3)
I use it for a first pass, but I never trust it enough to stop there.
Travel doesn't have to be grand — for kids, any adventure counts.
I use it for a first pass, but I never trust it enough to stop there.