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Audio Stories Boost Early Learning
New research shows audio stories help children's language, imagination and screen-free time.
In brief
New research shows audio stories help children's language, imagination and screen-free time. 60% of UK parents say their under-fives listen to audio stories at home, improving language skills and sparking imagination. Originally reported by MadeForMums.
New research finds 60% of parents
60% of UK parents say their under-fives listen to audio stories at home.
Potential benefits for language
40% of parents say audio stories help children learn new words.
Imagination development
36% of parents say audio stories encourage children's imagination.
Screen-free family time
35% of parents say audio stories help children understand language better.
Daily listening habits
Almost half of children listen to audio stories at least once a day.
National Year of Reading 2026
The findings come during the National Year of Reading 2026 campaign.
Listening at different times
37% listen at bedtime, 32% during family time, 29% during playtime.
Screen time reduction
36% of parents use audio stories to reduce screen time for children.
How to get started
Make listening part of bedtime, share stories together, choose stories that interest your child.
The bottom line
60% of UK parents say their under-fives listen to audio stories at home, improving language skills and sparking imagination.
