TwistTale+FollowHow I Finally Got My Son to Swap Screen Time for Story TimeAfter countless battles over screen time, I finally discovered a way to encourage my 10-year-old son to put down his phone and pick up a book. Instead of nagging, I started reading the first few chapters of a new adventure novel aloud each night. His curiosity got the best of him, and soon he was sneaking the book to finish the story on his own! Watching him get lost in the pages instead of scrolling made my heart so happy. Sometimes, all it takes is a little creativity and patience to spark a love for reading. Have you found any tricks that work for your kids? Share your experiences below! #ParentingWins #RaisingReaders #FamilyTime #Parenting70Share
suzanne26+Follow📚 help your son fall in love with readingDid you know boys lag years behind girls in reading skills? 📉 National test scores show boys falling behind by as much as 13%—and experts say it’s not because they “can’t sit still.” Here’s what you can do this summer to help your son fall in love with reading—and build skills that support empathy, focus, and lifelong success: ✅ Make books visible at home. A small bookshelf = a big impact. ✅ Let them choose the books. Libraries + comic books = magic. ✅ Read together regularly. Try graphic novels or verse-style stories. ✅ Create a chill reading routine. Same time, every day. ✅ Show them reading role models. You read? They’ll notice. ✅ Normalize all kinds of reading. Graphic novels ≠ “less than.” ✅ Host a parent-son book club. Empower them to lead the convo. ✅ Talk with them about books. Avoid judgment—stay curious. ✅ Know what they’re reading. Especially to catch unhelpful stereotypes. ✅ Understand the culture. Books like Guyland & Delusions of Gender help you help them. Reading isn’t just about grades. It builds empathy, reflection, and a healthier mind. And it’s never too late to start. 📖💬 “Books give boys tools to create a better way of being men.” – Juliet Williams #RaisingReaders #BoyMoms #SummerReading #ReadWithYourKids #ParentingTips #BooksForBoys #ParentTok10Share
