This Year, How Can We Make Books A Habit, Not A Hurdle?

We'd love your feedback. Send us a message. Do you think you can find 10 minutes in your day to do the one thing that is proven to not only boost academic performance, but also bring you closer as a family? Reading together. Just ten minutes. In today's episode, we are talking about small rituals that will create big readers. It's a New Year and a great time for a reading reset. We share a practical plan to build a joyful reading culture at home in a screen‑heavy world, anchored by a ten‑minute read‑aloud that fits any day. From confidence gains to a school book swap, we show low‑pressure ways to make stories social, affordable, and fun.• why reading for pleasure drives cognition, mental health and empathy• designing low‑pressure rituals that make books the default• the 10‑minute read‑aloud challenge and rewards• early wins with pronunciation, confidence and classics• flexible timing that survives busy schedules• kids using apps to log, review and discover• launching a budget‑friendly school book swap• and lastly, cutting to our classic guide on home book club culture where we revisit Episode 11 (Season 1): Creating a Home Book Club Culture: No Homework Required to give you awesome tips for how you can incorporate reading in your home life this year. A few links from this episode: - Learn more about the RAR Read Aloud ChallengeSome websites I mention in the episode revisit: Art for Kids HubLittle School of Smiths Tea, Tales, and Tomes blog Find us on Instagram @teatalesandtomes and don't forget to join us next time for more bookish wonder. Podcast music by Lundstroem (Episode 1 onwards) and Audionautix (TTAT Trailer). Podcast edited by Timothy Wiggill.