Another tactic is simply to declare that reading aloud is going to be a family activity, much like dinner or family game night. Make sure your whole family is there, then give your teen something to do with his hands while you read. Having something to fidget with can be tremendously helpful for a child who isn’t used to listening to a story being read aloud. Playing an audiobook at mealtimes or on a lazy Saturday while you gather in the family room is another way to ease in.
