Comments on: How to Find Time to Read (Without Neglecting Your Children)

By: Stephmerrif

Stephmerrif — Sat, 10 Jan 2015 04:00:15 +0000

Thanks so much for your post. I read several books last year thanks to doing a few of these suggestions and learned some new ideas reading this post. Loved the comment about the silent reading party- great idea! Biggest take away for me is that my kids need to see me reading. I'm also excited to try chapter books with the kids (my oldest is almost 5) which is something we have just started introducing. Thanks for your tips on that as well.

By: JenKious

JenKious — Fri, 09 Jan 2015 15:08:50 +0000

EVERYONE wonders how you find time to read so much! So this is a welcome post. I've been trying a new form of parenting lately, it's called "GO PLAY", the theory being kids these days may need a little neglecting. :) I'm almost always reading when I employ this but now, thanks to you, I can feel VIRTUOUS about it since I am setting a good example instead of shirking my duties! Great post Amy!

By: Stacey

Stacey — Fri, 09 Jan 2015 14:43:56 +0000

What a great post Amy! I agree on all points. People are always so confused by the number of books I read and for me it is just second nature. That said, I do almost all the things you suggested so I think we are on to something :) Maybe like those posts of what 'naturally organized' people do, this is a post of what 'natural readers' do :) For example, I'm always confused when people don't 'have a book'. I am always reading something and once I finish one book, I have to move right on to what's next. That said, I do not read more than one book at a time- I may add this one to my plans for this year. Thanks so much for sharing all this great advice!

By: Erica MomandKiddo

Erica MomandKiddo — Fri, 09 Jan 2015 11:18:28 +0000

In reply to Anya. Oh, I love this idea of Drop Everything and Read! I'm going to try it!

By: Amy @ Sunlit Pages

Amy @ Sunlit Pages — Fri, 09 Jan 2015 01:21:10 +0000

In reply to Emily Stott. Yes, even though I was making light of it (a little bit), I definitely think this is really important. (And equally important for kids to see their dads reading, too!)

By: Amy @ Sunlit Pages

Amy @ Sunlit Pages — Thu, 08 Jan 2015 23:19:05 +0000

In reply to Sarah. Sarah, even though I have four kids, your kids are at really time-consuming stages, so I hope you cut yourself some slack and just enjoy reading as you can! Good luck!

By: Amy @ Sunlit Pages

Amy @ Sunlit Pages — Thu, 08 Jan 2015 23:12:48 +0000

In reply to JDaniel4's Mom. My kids love audio books too!

By: Amy @ Sunlit Pages

Amy @ Sunlit Pages — Thu, 08 Jan 2015 23:11:31 +0000

In reply to Rebecca. I'm so glad it was helpful!

By: Amy @ Sunlit Pages

Amy @ Sunlit Pages — Thu, 08 Jan 2015 22:54:49 +0000

In reply to Anya. Yes, I always make sure I have a book also . . . even when I'm blow drying my hair! And I LOVE your idea for Drop Everything and Read! Sometimes, I give my 6-year-old the suggestion to "go read a book," but I think he would like it a lot more if it was a family activity.

By: Anya

Anya — Thu, 08 Jan 2015 22:04:53 +0000

Excellent post! Agree on all points. I also find that carrying a book around helps a lot, I use every chance I can to read. We have a designated time at our house called "drop everything and read", which means that when I say these words (sometimes at the same time every day, sometimes at random) we sit down and read to each other or on our own for 30 minutes or so. Kids adore this tradition, it's a necessary part of our day.