7 Ways to Encourage Your Children to Read

School sometimes turns reading into a chore, but a child who enjoys reading will be able to learn anything in life.
7 Ways to Encourage Your Children to Read
A love for reading starts at home. Evgeny Atamanenko/Shutterstock
Barbara Danza
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Parents today might believe that leading their children to become competent readers is the job of a school. These parents may be surprised to learn that, across the board in America, schools are largely failing at teaching literacy. An inability to read with skill and understanding puts kids at a potentially lifelong disadvantage. The good news is that it’s very simple to inspire your own children to read well.

A skilled reader is someone who has the capacity to teach themselves virtually anything in life and who can enjoy a life abundantly rich in ideas, stories, and wonder.

Barbara Danza
Barbara Danza
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Barbara Danza is a contributing editor covering family and lifestyle topics. Her articles focus on homeschooling, family travel, entrepreneurship, and personal development. She contributes children’s book reviews to the weekly booklist and is the editor of “Just For Kids,” the newspaper’s print-only page for children. Her website is Barbara-Danza.com