Parenting is a full-time job and you’ll often have to put some of your favorite hobbies on hold, but reading shouldn’t be one of them. If you’re struggling to find time for a good book in your busy schedule, here are some tips and tricks that will help you make reading a part of your daily routine.
Get Your Kids Involved
You should try to foster a love for reading in your children, and one of the best ways to do it is to actually read together. While your kids are still young, you’ll be the one reading to them, but once they grow old enough to read themselves, you can plan joint reading sessions, where each of you can immerse in the power of a great story on your own.
Short & Sweet
You don’t have to set aside an hour every day to stay an avid reader. Reading for short periods of time is still reading, so keep a book at hand and use a quick 10-15 minute break to read a chapter or two.
Try Audiobooks
If you still haven’t discovered the magic of audiobooks, now’s the time to give them a shot. The great thing about them is that you can listen to them while doing household chores, going shopping, or commuting to work, so they’re a great fit for busy parents willing to multitask.