If I could name one thing for fathers to do, and only one thing, it would be to read aloud to their children. Every night. For as long as you and they can tolerate.

The ages don’t matter either. As long as they are under your roof, read out loud to them. If they have grown up with the habit, they won’t think twice about doing it when they are teenagers.

Here are just a few of the benefits, along with some recommended reading.