My Child Won’t Sit Still for Story Time. What Can I Do?
Your child moves, flips pages, or walks away mid-book. Try reading where they play, adding movement, and sharing one page at a time.
The Reading To Connect blog
Category: Reading Together
Reading with your child can look different from one day to the next. Here you’ll find practical ways to make room for it when you’re tired, your child wants the same book again, or the usual routine stops working. Start with the question that sounds like your family.
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Is 20 Minutes of Reading a Day Enough? What Matters More Than the Minutes
You've heard read 20 minutes a day. What happens while you read matters too. Try two ways to make room for your child's ideas, even in a short reading session.
Too Tired to Read to Your Kids at Night? Read This
Too tired for bedtime reading? Try one page, share a short memory, or choose another time of day. Reading together can fit the energy you have.
My Child Wants the Same Book Every Night. Now What?
Reading the same book over and over? Try three ways to notice your child, share a memory, and imagine a new ending while you read together.
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