“Prime Times” for listening
Over the past several years that our family has listened to old time radio programs and audiobooks, we’ve found that there are some “prime times” to turn on a tape or CD and tune in.
Road trips are one of the best time for these programs. With everyone confined, restless and usually bored, these shows are very easy to absorb and enjoy. We usually will listen to one, then take a break for a half hour or so before tackling another. Makes the time go by very fast, and gives us a natural topic of discussion following each program. Since we live out in the country and it takes a half hour to get anywhere, we also will listen to a show when heading into town. If you’ve got long errands or a trip coming up, take along a tape or two.
The other “prime time” for listening: bedtime. Audio shows are a natural for darkened rooms and quiet listening. They help settle down fidgety little ones, and give them something to look forward to at bedtime. Because of the stillness of the hour, and the fact that all attention is focused on one thing, it seems shows listened to at night like this are the best retained and remembered. (Because of this, we’ve learned NOT to put on a scary story at bedtime. : )
