Julie Andrews and Raising a Reader

Parent Trapped

Reading, writing, and storytelling can be a creative first aid kit for families stuck at home during the pandemic. But where do you begin if your kid says they don't want to read or write? Today we've got some strategies for making reading and writing exciting.

First, we'll hear some games dreamed up by the one and only Julie Andrews. She and her daughter, children's author and educator Emma Walton Hamilton, have started a new project to spark kids' imaginations: It's a podcast we adore called Julie's Library.

Then, Sierra Filucci from Common Sense Media joins us to discuss how to get your kid busy reading this summer, even if they're reluctant. Is any reading better than no reading?

Plus, a parenting win: We'll hear the story of how a college soccer star turned a kid who hates writing ... into a kid who likes it.

After the show:

• Subscribe to the Julie's Library podcast! On the show, Julie Andrews invites you into her library to read her favorite children's books. Every story comes to life with sound, music, and activities.
• Need more books without going to the library this summer? Common Sense compiled some resources to help you find some free ebooks from home.
• Check out more great parenting advice from Common Sense Media's editorial director, Sierra Filucci.

And we want to hear your tips and suggestions! Send your questions and tips—especially the strange ones—to [e-mail], and we might invite you on the show.

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