One of the simplest things you can do to help your child succeed in life is to read together every day.
We began reading to our children at bedtime when they were very little. Every night they would choose their story, and we would sit on their bed and read. Still today, our youngest chooses five short stories before bed. My older children now read on their own. They are great readers because of it.
If reading before bedtime doesn't work for your family, try reading to your kids during breakfast or during snack time. Anytime will work. You too will see for yourselves great results.