Robin Hough shares how nightly reading benefits his family
Healthline Editor-in-Chief Robin Hough discusses the long-term health benefits of his family's nightly bedtime reading ritual during Health Literacy Month.
Reading habits start in childhood
Robin Hough has read to his children every night at bedtime for as long as he can remember. The routine began with simple books like Goodnight Batcave before progressing to complex series such as Harry Potter.
Benefits extend beyond entertainment
Research connects regular reading for pleasure with improved mental health and a reduced risk of cognitive decline in older adults. Hough believes this activity should be treated as a fundamental building block of well-being alongside sleep, exercise, and nutrition.
Family ritual continues to evolve
The father read the seven Harry Potter books aloud twice over the last five years while his eldest daughter grew from age six to eleven. They included all character voices during these sessions to maintain engagement with the stories.
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