Beyond Bedtime: How to Integrate Reading Throughout the Day

“Morning Pages
If your babies are anything like mine, they get up a little earlier than you’d really prefer. Instead of leaping out of bed and jumping right into the day, I like to bring them into my bed and snuggle in for a few more minutes with a few good books. Not only do I get to enjoy my warm pillow for an extra ten minutes, it also starts the day out on a nice note.

Backseat Reading
I like to check out books with CDs from the library and let my girls look at the books while the CD narrates for them. They get a chance to listen to other voices read besides mine, and I can drive without shouting from the backseat. Definitely a win-win, and a great way to pass the time while commuting or running errands.

While You Wait
I usually try to keep a small paperback picture book or board book in my purse, so if we get stuck in a waiting room or somewhere else we can sneak in a little reading together. It’s the perfect time to be able to point out little details, re-read several times, or just read without rushing through.”