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New study reveals dramatic decline in teen reading

How significant is the decline and what are the consequences for young people's learning and development? And what can parents do to help their own kids discover the joy and benefits of reading?

GOLDEN VALLEY, Minn. - Recently the American Psychological Association (APA) published a study showing a dramatic decline in reading among teens, particularly reading long material such as books, magazine articles and newspapers (even online versions).

How significant is the decline and what are the consequences for young people’s learning and development? And what can parents do to help their own kids discover the joy and benefits of reading?

Twin Cities developmental psychologist Dr. Marti Erickson, host of weekly podcast “Mom Enough,” appeared on KARE-TV to discuss the recent findings. Dr. Erickson provided great insight and tips on this important topic.

What adults can do to get children and teens reading:

  • Follow your young child’s interests to find books that are fun
  • Designate unplugged family reading times several times a week
  • Have each family member bring a newspaper or magazine article to talk about at dinner
  • Let your child see you reading for pleasure in your free time

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