🕔 “Just 5 Minutes a Day?”
Why Tiny Reading Moments Make a Giant Impact on Your Child’s Brain

At My Cousin Kate, we know that time is tight — especially for parents.
But here’s the brainy truth: those little 5-minute reading moments? They might just be the most powerful minutes of your child’s day.

🧠 The Science of Short & Sweet
A recent study from Harvard University shows that the early years (ages 0–8) are a “neural goldmine.”
Children’s brains are making over 1 million connections per second, and what they hear, see, and say literally shapes their future thinking.

That’s why even a few minutes of meaningful storytime — done regularly — fuels vocabulary, memory, focus, and emotional bonding.

It’s not about hours.
It’s about consistency, connection, and curiosity.

📚 What Makes Those Minutes Matter
Every My Cousin Kate book is designed with this in mind:

• Predictable structure to activate memory

• Big, bold words paired with vivid imagery

• Friendly back-and-forth dialogue that encourages review and recall

It’s not just a story.
It’s a loop of discovery, review, and confidence-building — in under 10 minutes a day.

❤️ Connection Over Perfection
No pressure. No tests. No guilt.

Just one story.
One moment.
One new word your child remembers because you shared it together.

📥 Want a free printable to start your own 5-minute reading ritual?
Join Alex & Kate’s Kindness Crew and get your first one this week.

Let’s grow confident learners — one story at a time.
Together.

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