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As parents, we’re always looking for ways to connect with our children – whether it’s on a car ride, the school run, during afternoon activities, at dinner, or even with a comforting bedtime cuddle. Storytime is one of the simplest, yet most powerful and meaningful ways to achieve this.

Whether it’s a picture book at bedtime or a story made up on a rainy afternoon, reading aloud is about so much more than helping your child fall asleep (although it’s great for that too!).

In this post, we’ll explore why reading together matters so much — and how you can take story time to the next level with a little help from our friends at Readmio, who are offering Happity families a free 30-day gift. Use the code HAPPITY to enjoy it!

The Many Benefits of Reading Aloud to Your Child

You might already know that reading is one of the most important things you can do with your child — but the impact goes beyond just literacy.

Here’s what reading aloud regularly can do:

• Strengthen your bond: Storytime is a moment of closeness and comfort. It’s a chance to share undivided attention, laughter, questions, and cuddles.
  
• Support language development: From an early age, hearing rich vocabulary, different sentence structures, and expressive storytelling helps children develop strong communication skills.
  
• Boost imagination: Books allow children to explore new worlds, try on different perspectives, and build their own ideas and questions.
  
• Encourage emotional understanding: Stories often help children name and understand their feelings — especially through familiar characters and gentle challenges.
  
• Create calming routines: A consistent storytime can signal to your child that it’s time to wind down, helping with smoother evenings and better sleep.

Even just 10 minutes a day can make a real difference.

Making Storytime Even More Special With Readmio

We get it—some days, you just don’t have the energy or focus for a “performative” storytelling experience. That’s exactly where Readmio comes in handy!

What is Readmio?
Readmio is a free app that turns reading aloud into a magical experience. As you read one of the app’s stories out loud, your voice triggers carefully placed sound effects that match the story — think rustling leaves, dragon roars, or soft lullaby music.

Why parents love it:

• 📱 Reading and sounds work offline – perfect for holidays or travel
  
• 💤 Calming bedtime stories with soothing background sounds
  
• 🧠 Educational content developed with experts
  
• 🎭 Encourages kids to listen, imagine, and participate
  
• 🌍 Available in multiple languages

Readmio is especially lovely for children under 8, but many older kids still love the immersive experience. It’s perfect for quiet time, sibling bonding, or those moments when you want to reduce screen use without losing engagement.

A Free Gift for Happity Families

We’re thrilled to be partnering with Readmio to give the Happity community something truly special:

👉 A whole month of Readmio Premium for free!

That means access to their full library of over 350 bedtime stories — from classic fairy tales to modern tales about kindness, mindfulness, nature, and curiosity. Just download, sign in and start enjoying your storytime moments. Use the code HAPPITY to enjoy this gift.

👉 Click here to claim your free month of Readmio

At Happity, we’re all about supporting parents — through connection, community, and those little moments that matter most. Storytime is one of the most powerful ways to create those moments. Give it a try — and let the stories do the rest. 💫