The words 'a mouse took a stroll through the deep dark wood' will be forever etched into the minds of many parents. And new research suggests there is good reason for this - with the average ...

It also emerged two thirds of parents read to children because they know it’s important for their learning and development, while 63 per cent simply enjoy reading at bedtime. In fact ...

Two thirds of parents read to their children because they understand it's important for their learning and development, while 63% simply enjoy reading at bedtime. In fact, 46% of those surveyed ...

It also emerged two thirds of parents read to children because they know it’s important for their learning and development, while 63 per cent simply enjoy reading at bedtime. In fact ...

The Easter school holidays are about to start for many parents and it's tempting to ... that can delay falling asleep. Finally, reading a bedtime story provides a calming environment and a chance ...

But despite the nightly demand for the same story, 46 per cent of parents still said that reading to their child at bedtime is one of their favourite parts of their day. Parents feel the ideal ...

It also emerged two thirds of parents read to children because they know it’s important for their learning and development, while 63 per cent simply enjoy reading at bedtime. In fact ...

The average parent will read the same bedtime story to their little one 416 times a year. A poll of 1,000 parents with children aged up to four found 79% have re-read the same book at their child ...