Reading can expand children's vocabulary. When they read various books, they encounter new words and phrases, which gradually enriches their language ability.
Reading also improves concentration. As children focus on the story and follow the plot, they are training their ability to concentrate for longer periods, which is useful for their studies and future work.
Bonding. It is a great opportunity for mother - son bonding. Through the physical touch and the time spent together during the massage, their relationship can become closer. The son feels cared for and loved, and the mom gets to show her affection in a very direct way. Also, it can be a time for communication. The mom can talk to the son, give advice or just have a friendly chat while massaging, which is beneficial for the son's emotional well - being.
Benefits are numerous. Physically, it can ease the mom's muscle tension. Emotionally, it makes the mom feel valued. For the son, it is a way to practice empathy. In a story I know, a son's regular massages for his mom during a difficult time in her life actually helped her get through that tough period more easily. It's like a warm gesture that has far - reaching positive impacts on the family relationship.
It can expand his knowledge. For example, if it's a science book, he can learn about the natural world.
Reading children book short stories has multiple benefits. For starters, it helps in building reading skills. Since they are short, children can finish them relatively quickly, which gives a sense of accomplishment and encourages them to read more. It also helps with moral education. Many short stories for children carry a moral lesson, teaching kids about kindness, honesty, and other values. Moreover, it's a great form of entertainment. Children can enjoy the story without getting bored as they are not too long.
Maybe the son shares fictional stories that involve characters' facial expressions. For example, he might tell about a character in a book who had a very surprised face when they saw a magical creature. It could also be stories where the description of facial features plays an important role in the plot, like a detective noticing the nervous twitch on a suspect's face.
One day, the son had been playing outside all day long. When he came home, he was really tired. His mom noticed how exhausted he was. So, she asked him to lie down on the couch. She gently started to massage his legs. She used just the right amount of pressure, kneading his muscles. As she massaged, she told him stories about when she was a kid and how she used to play in the fields. The son felt so relaxed and happy, and he started to doze off a little while listening to his mom's stories.
Reading can help children improve their reading comprehension, language skills, imagination, and creativity. It can also improve their aesthetic standards and help them understand the world better. Reading can also help children develop reading habits and interests, improve reading comprehension and writing skills.
Children can also develop empathy. When they read a true story of someone's hardships, like a child during a war in a book based on a true story, they can better understand what others go through. It helps them be more compassionate. Moreover, it can inspire them. Reading about real people who overcame difficulties can encourage children to face their own challenges bravely. For instance, the story of Malala Yousafzai can inspire young girls to fight for their rights to education.
The main benefit is the strengthening of the emotional bond between them. It shows the son's love and care for his mom in a very direct way.
It can also be an educational experience for the son. Mom may share stories from her past that teach valuable life lessons, like how she overcame difficulties. This can inspire the son to face his own challenges bravely.