To encourage youth and support strong families and communities, try incorporating the Guiding Growth tips below into your daily routine
Practical Principle: Reading for Pleasure
Young person reads for pleasure three or more hours per week.
Guiding Growths
- Reading, whether a classic novel or a magazine, supports academic development and personal interest. Encourage your child(ren) to read regularly for fun and watch their passions grow.
- To inspire reading, host a family book club. Choose age appropriate works of literature and have weekly conversations about characters, the plot, or how each member of the family interpreted the story.