It's never too early to start reading to your twins. Research has indicated that even infants can benefit from being read to. As your twins grow, make reading a daily part of their routine. Finding the time to sit down and read a book after a long day can be difficult. Sometimes it feels easier to tuck them in bed than to take the time to read. I encourage you to spend a few minutes reading a book because the benefits will last your twins a lifetime. Reading to your twins will improve their language, vocabulary, attention and future reading success.

Here are some helpful tips when reading to your twins:

• When you read to your twins, try to limit distractions with other books or toys.
• Reading time should be "together time" with Mommy or Daddy and books.
• Read with animation in your voice to gain their attention.
• Talk about other pictures in the books that may be unrelated to the actual story.
• Once your twins are familiar with the books, encourage their participation.
• Allow them to finish a line in the story or point and name pictures in the book.
• Ask them to find pictures in the book, and ask questions about the book as you read.

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