The ENGAGE Method: The Secret to Turning Reading Time into Shared Reading Experiences 📚💕
Discover how a simple, research-backed approach can help you create lasting moments of connection every time you open a book with your child.
Hey, Hey,
You know what I’ve never told you?
That you have the power to change the way children think about themselves and the world. Maybe you didn’t need me to tell you. Maybe you just needed a reminder.
Either way … I’m so glad you’re here to hear it again.
Every time you pick up a book—whether it’s for a child in your home or a child in your care—you have the opportunity to create a moment of connection. A moment that lingers long after the last page is turned.
I love talking to parents about how a simple book can help them connect more deeply with their child. How stories, when approached with intention, can open a door to understanding, curiosity, and trust.
Maybe you already know how important it is to read with your kids. Maybe you know the power of a book to shape a child’s imagination and perspective.
But what if I told you it could be more? What if I told you I can show you how.
Spending the right kind of time with a book—sharing that moment with your child—can spark experiences like these:
Excitement that draws them into the story from the very first page.
Curiosity as they notice fun or surprising details and share their observations with you.
Imagination that makes characters, worlds, and ideas come alive.
Connection as you share stories from your own life that help the book feel personal.
Insight into their thoughts and interests, helping you choose books that truly resonate.
Creativity as you build on the story together, imagining new endings, worlds, and possibilities.
And here’s the best part: You don’t need more time—you just need to use the time you already have in a new way.
This is The ENGAGE Method.
It’s more than reading. It’s about transforming books into bridges—bridges that connect you and your child through shared wonder, conversation, and laughter.
And remember: it doesn’t have to be perfect. You don’t need to follow every step perfectly or finish every book to feel the impact. It's the presence, not perfection, that makes the difference.
Research-based. Child-development informed. Connection-centered.
Whether you’re a parent, caregiver, teacher, or professional working with families, The ENGAGE Method shows you how to turn any book into an opportunity for meaningful connection.
This is how you ENGAGE.
This is how you move beyond literacy to build bonds that last a lifetime.
🌟 What Families Are Saying
“It's so much more than a reading method. Quinn delivers evidence-based and child-centered advice, not just on reading but on connecting with your kid. I read a lot of parenting books, and I often end up feeling inadequate and like achieving "good" parenting is impossible. Not with this! As I listened to each section, it was like I was being wrapped in a warm, knowledgeable hug. Quinn offers an authentic, loving perspective on reading with your child, using her own experience and her knowledge of child development to bring it all to life.” - mother of 3
“I've had a nice couple of days connecting through some books with the boys. Taking the pressure off of trying to fit in age-appropriate books for each boy and trying to get through the book has allowed us to get back into our old groove of just enjoying a book whenever the moment allows.” - mother of 4
“What an awesome way to connect. Thank you for this!” - mother of 3
“This is a whole new way to think about reading!” - mother of 2
“I wish this course was around when my kids were little! But now that my kids are a little older, I’m realizing it’s never too late!” - mother of 2
All my best,
Quinn 📚💕
P.S. The ENGAGE Method isn’t just a framework—it’s the exact approach I’ve used to connect with my son, Aidyn, through reading. It’s been tried, tested, and delivered in homes, classrooms, and community read-alouds. And now, it’s available as a course for families around the world. I can’t wait for you to experience what it feels like to truly ENGAGE with a book—and, more importantly, with each other. Enroll today.
Here’s the thing: Every day you wait is another day of possible missable moments. Another night of rushing through pages instead of connecting through them. Why wait? Start today, and feel the difference in your next read-aloud.