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Have you ever considered how important parent-child reading is to your baby’s development? Reading is far more than just looking at stories — it is a vital starting point for developing language skills and fostering a love of learning in infants and toddlers aged 0–3. 

On 16 May 2026, the Department of Early Childhood Education at The Education University of Hong Kong successfully held the third seminar in its 0–3 Infants and Toddlers Series — “Setting Sail with Parent-Child Reading: Essential Skills Every Parent Should Master! How to Cultivate a Love of Reading in Your Baby?” The event attracted enthusiastic participation from numerous parents and early childhood educators, creating a lively and engaging atmosphere. 

The seminar was honored to feature Ms. Woo Yuen Shan, Guest Lecturer from the Department of Early Childhood Education at The Education University of Hong Kong, and Ms. Cheung So Mei May, Senior Service Manager (Child Care Services) of Po Leung Kuk. Drawing on their extensive experience in education and practice, both speakers shared insightful yet accessible perspectives on the importance of early reading for infants and toddlers. They guided parents on how to nurture reading interest from a young age, helping them integrate reading naturally into daily life as an essential part of their children’s growth. 

The session covered several practical topics, including how to select appropriate books for infants and toddlers at different developmental stages, using interactive parent-child reading to boost engagement, and applying storytelling techniques to enhance language skills and cognitive development. The speakers also gave live demonstrations of “everyday object stories,” showing parents how to spontaneously create short, engaging tales using simple household items and everyday situations. This approach helps make parent-child interactions more enjoyable while strengthening infants’ and toddlers’ language comprehension and expressive abilities, turning reading and storytelling into a natural and delightful form of family bonding. 

Through this lecture, participants not only gained a deeper understanding of the value of early reading but also acquired several concrete and actionable strategies for shared parent-child reading. The Department hopes to continue organizing professional exchange activities like this, working together with parents and the early childhood sector to help open the door to reading for infants and toddlers, supporting their healthy development through joyful learning experiences.