![]() If your kids prefer to listen to their books, Audible is offering free children's memberships for as long as schools are closed. If you have a shortage of books on hand, Khan Academy has over 100 to choose from that kids can read or have read to them. If you don't have a kid who naturally loves to read and are stumped as to where to start, graphic novels and comic books are a great entry point for even the most reluctant reader, and most major libraries have lists of the most popular books for kids to help inspire you. TumbleBook are created from existing picture books, adding sound, animation, music and narration to create electronic picture books. For kids that still need to be read to, many public libraries offer free access to TumbleBook Library, a modern answer to the storybook records and tapes many of us had as kids. Nothing provides a better opportunity for quiet time than having a child get lost in a book, and the benefits of reading are immeasurable: stress reduction, mental stimulation, memory improvement, increased vocabulary, the list goes on and on. Give yourself and your child some much-needed solitude with these quiet time activities that will keep your kids busy so you can enjoy the last of your quarantine wine in piece. The benefits of quiet time for kids has been proven again and again: Quiet time builds independence, increases attention and focus, and inspires creativity. ![]() Add a whole family's quarantine efforts to the mix and people are going to need some head space. ![]() Even in the best of circumstances, kids need quiet time.
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