212. How Do Parents Build Strong Readers Without Daily Battles?

212. How Do Parents Build Strong Readers Without Daily Battles?

May 20, 2026 · 26 min · Season 6 · Episode 212

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Andrew and Dr. Caroline discuss strategies for raising children who enjoy reading amidst screen distractions.

In this episode of Parents of the Year, Andrew and Dr. Caroline tackles a concern many are facing right now: how do you raise children who enjoy reading when screens compete for every second of attention? From bedtime stories and graphic novels to hockey intermissions with a book in hand, Andrew and Dr. Caroline share what worked in their own home raising readers. They talk honestly about screen dependency, why family reading habits matter, and how creating a calm reading space can change the...

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