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While many parents buy more books hoping their children will read, research shows that creating the right environment matters far more than library size. Parents who raise enthusiastic readers share six simple habits that make books feel natural, not forced.
That intimidating classic on your shelf? It only needs 70 pages a day for seven days, less time than most people spend scrolling. A simple mindset shift is making long books feel approachable again.
Eight percent of Americans now listen to audiobooks daily, up from just 3% in 2016, transforming how millions consume stories during commutes, travels, and late-night routines. While some debate whether it "counts" as reading, experts say both formats light up the brain's comprehension centers in remarkably similar ways.
