1. Read to Her All The Time
Read to her all the time. It was the first thing that came to mind when I created the list to be the best mother I can be, and to that I think speaks volumes. To me reading is more than just words on a page. It is about finding answers within those pages. Seeking other worlds in which to escape or to immerse yourself in. When children are really young (like my daughter is) it is the cuddles on the lap as you point to each word. It is, finding a joy of learning at such a young age. I always loved reading growing up and I think that partially is because my Mema (grandma for those non-German raised people out there) was a librarian when I was young. I actually tried (and almost successfully) ran away to visit her at the library when I was about 2. (Thankfully some relatives happen to be driving by and scooped me up.) I found solace in history books dreaming of archaeological digs in every romanticized version there could be. I remember, going to the library, finding books on horses, t