Over the years, I've had a lot of dads ask me in seminars, "But it seems like my kids just aren't studying enough. My wife seems fine with it, but I don't see them doing enough math or hard learning. Is this normal?"

I usually respond by asking, "What book are you reading aloud with your family right now?"

Many dads just look at me in surprise, and I say, "Nothing will have more impact on the quality of your kids' education than you reading aloud to them at least once a week and preferably 2-3 times a week. If you want to see their education really improve, show them. Stop telling them, and just show them. Most of us dads make the mistake of telling too often, showing very little. But that's exactly the opposite of what works. Show them, then when you tell them you'll have real credibility."

So many fathers have told me later that they tried it and it really works.

Moms can do it, and in fact many do, but there is something special for kids and youth to have their dad read to them and with the family.

Or, if dad is in charge of most of the daily education, mom can really add to things by reading aloud to everyone a few nights a week.

Try it in your family.

You'll see amazing results: About six months after you start, your kids will suddenly make a drastic leap in improved education.

And if you do it now, you'll see them go to a whole new level next fall--just in time for their next school year.

Normal students will become great students, and good students will become top leaders.

Put this to the test.