Why Children Should Read

Most parents want their kids to read more — but between screens, busy schedules, and “I don’t like books,” it can feel like a constant struggle. The good news: you don’t need to force reading. You need the right environment, the right approach, and a few simple habits that make books enjoyable again.

In Why Children Should Read: 7 Secrets to Raising Intelligent Children in a Challenging World, parenting author Frank Dixon shares practical strategies to help you raise a child who actually wants to read. This audiobook shows you how to turn reading into a natural part of your child’s life — so they build stronger thinking skills, better focus, and a lifetime advantage in school and beyond.

Whether your child is a reluctant reader or just needs a better routine, these tools help you get real results without nagging.

You'll learn how to:

• Understand why kids should read daily and how it supports long-term learning and success

• Improve focus, attention span, and comprehension through simple reading habits

• Help your child become more thoughtful, curious, and emotionally aware through stories

• Identify the real reasons your child avoids reading (and fix the root cause)

• Choose books that match your child’s interests so reading feels fun, not forced

• Build a simple daily routine that makes reading automatic and consistent

• Reduce screen competition with practical, realistic boundaries that actually work

• Raise a confident reader who performs better in school and develops stronger communication skills

If you want your child to fall in love with reading and gain a lifelong advantage, start listening today.