Practical Ways to Help Kids Fall in Love with Reading

5–Minute Parenting: Tips to Help You Raise Competent, Godly Kids.

5–Minute Parenting: Tips to Help You Raise Competent, Godly Kids.
Practical Ways to Help Kids Fall in Love with Reading
Feb 12, 2026 Episode 146
Karen Ferguson

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Do you have a relunctant reader in your home? Join 5-Minute Parenting Host, Karen Ferguson, for practical ways to help your children fall in love with reading! 

It's true that some kids are more prone to enjoy reading than others, but doing what we can as parents to support literacy in our homes will help our kids find greater confidence and success in their school years and in future work years. 

Reading is also linked to important benefits that promote overall wellbeing. Things like improved brain health, enhanced memory, stress reduction, and improved communication skills are just a few of the MANY benefits associated with reading. So, don't give up! 

Listen in and implement these simple, practical tips to help your kids enjoy reading more. You never know, your relunctant reader just might grow up to be a big fan and lifelong reader. 

Check out the following links for ideas and books to add to your child's library. 

Question for Kids Christian picture book series: https://www.karenferg.com/shop Outdoor Literacy Games your Kids will Love: https://readingeggs.com/articles/outdoor-games/


Book 3 in the Questions for Kids picture book series is now available! Check out Guess Why God Made the Rainbow on Amazon or your favorite book retailer! 🌈

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