When Family Reading Feels Like a Struggle 📚💕

In this episode, Quinn Cummings dives into the heart of family reading. If you’ve ever felt guilty about not reading enough with your kids, you’re not alone—and this episode is for you. Quinn challenges the idea that literacy alone is enough to motivate busy parents, especially when kids are surrounded by books and reading in school. Instead, she shares how books are powerful tools for creating connection, fostering meaningful conversations, and building a legacy of shared values.

Through a relatable analogy about the benefits of water, Quinn reveals why the magic of reading goes far beyond the words on the page. Whether you’re a parent, educator, or simply someone who loves books, this episode will inspire you to rethink what reading together really means.

What You’ll Learn:

- Why guilt around family reading is common—and how to move past it

- How literacy is important but not the only reason to read with kids

- The deeper benefits of shared reading: connection, safe spaces, and lifelong bonds

- How even a few minutes of reading can create lasting impact

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