Reading to your child from birth supports cognitive and language development. Start with board books with bright colors and simple pictures, then progress to stories with rhymes and repetitive phrases. Engaging books with textures, flaps, or sounds can make reading interactive. Allow them to choose books and take breaks to talk about pictures. As they grow, involve them in reading by asking questions about the story and encouraging them to “read” along. This regular reading routine fosters literacy skills and a love of books.