A while ago I did this post for my blog and it was a great success, that’s why I would love to share it here.

The advice comes from Lara, the owner of the Bosque de la Maga Colibri bookstore in Gijon, Asturias. She is very sweet and knows a lot about these things:  “One of the most pleasurable experiences that will remain more intensibly in the memory of the whole family is shared reading. From the moment of birth the time spent each day to share words, stories and images  is a haven of warmth and unbeatable communication.” She says to:

1. Pick a good book.

2. Sit close. Contact and affection are for life and help to build self-esteem and optimism.

3. Sign out of everything, get off line, don’t think about the boss or the laundry accumulating in the basket.

4. And above all, enjoy, without obligation, just as a gift!

I have really loved these tips. At first glance they appear simple but they are not. They are ideal to remember every night when we are about to read the book to our children. Personally I try to remember number 3 and make that time  unique and banish from the mind the things that remain to be done.

Enjoy your reading!!

– Maria