What is your most cherished family tradition?
At least twice a year, my husband and I read books to each other. We choose works with great plots, such as Sherlock Holmes mysteries or Lord of the Rings, or silly ones like The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy. We enjoy the intimacy of listening to the sound of the other’s voice as well as the fun of doing all the characters’ voices.

This tip comes from Real Simple reader Summer Kinard, Durham, North Carolina