Common Sense Tip of the Week: Embrace Books This Summer

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Common Sense Tip of the Week: Embrace Books This Summer

May 14 2024

Embrace Books This Summer

Reading is associated with so many benefits, from building a stronger vocabulary to increasing empathy for others. And summer is a great time to re-engage with reading just for fun. Even just 20 minutes a day can make a difference. To get your kids to pick up some page-turners, check out these 20 tips to help you inspire your children to develop a love for books. Consider mixing things up so they don't get bored, run out of choices, or answer the lure of their devices. A great starting point is reviewing these curated lists together to select books that feed your kid's interests: Summer Reading List, Beach Reads, 50 Books All Kids Should Read Before They're 12, and Teen Books Trending on #BookTok. To learn about more ways to reframe your family's tech habits this summer, click here to register for a free webinar on May 21.