Play Pals Gym recently started a ‘Read a Book a Day’ program for parents and their children. Parents and grandparents pledged to find the time each day to read to their children for at least 15 minutes per day. Research has shown that parents should read to their children to reassure, to entertain, to explain, to arouse curiosity and to inspire. All these experiences create and strengthen a positive attitude about reading. According to Amy, reading is a great bonding opportunity for parent and child.
Play Pals Gym is a structured activity program for infants, toddlers and parents. Various day and evening sessions are available.
For more information, please call 618/465-2264.
At left, Amy Monahan, Coordinator of Saint Anthony’s Play Pals Gym, reads a book with Grace, daughter of David and Kelly Schwegel.