The Incredible Benefits of Reading

“If you are going to get anywhere in life, you have to read a lot of books.” ~ Roald Dahl

We always say that reading is the best coping skill we can give children.

• Reading reduces stress and relaxes you.  

• Reading improves focus and concentration. 

• Reading can reduce depressive thoughts. 

• Reading makes you more empathetic. 

• Reading improves your general knowledge. 

• Reading boosts sleep quality, and sleep is key to a healthy brain!! 

Reading also helps in developing stronger analytical thinking skills, improves memory, and enhances focus and concentration. It is a great source of free entertainment!

Reading also brings inner tranquility, and you become better at conversations. Reading is like a workout for your brain that keeps it healthy and active.

 Lastly, reading is contagious, which means that when you read, people around you are more likely to read too.

“Either write something worth reading or do something worth writing.” ~ Benjamin Franklin

Growing up as an only child with a mom who was a teacher, entrepreneur, tennis dress designer, lawyer, author, philanthropist, and the first and only female GM of a pro football team, Sunday’s and books were a HUGE part of my routine.

The life of a kid on the road with a football team was exciting, yet often it was only me and books! My mom would always find a bookstore in every away game city! Football Freddie and Fumble the Dog GameDay was started on a plane ride home in the 80’s! 

I began to write about what I learned during my visit to our host city and the game itself! Now, Freddie and Fumble are on bookstore shelves in many cities, which makes me happy. I'm grateful for my personal experiences with my mom and grandfather and am hopeful that others enjoy sharing, learning, and reading together, knowing that they’re making a difference when purchasing GameDay in the USA!

One last thing that’s incredibly personal to me about the benefits of reading is that reading slows the progress of dementia and Alzheimer's disease. I’m grateful my mom was an avid reader, and even now we still read books together!!