You walk into the library, excited to find books for your kindergartener who’s just starting to read. The children’s section offers hundreds of brightly colored early readers. They all look educational. They’re all labeled for beginning readers. So you grab a stack, head home, and settle in for reading time. But ten minutes later, your […]
Your child is bright and eager to learn, but reading seems to cause them physical discomfort. They complain of headaches during homework time, rub their eyes frequently while looking at books, or describe letters as “moving” or “blurry” on the page. Despite having perfect vision according to their eye doctor, reading remains a struggle that […]
Your child demonstrates remarkable creativity and advanced thinking skills, yet struggles with basic reading tasks. They can discuss complex topics with sophisticated vocabulary but stumble over simple words on a page. If this sounds familiar, you might be parenting a twice-exceptional reader—a child who is both intellectually gifted and has a learning difference. Understanding this […]
Your seven-year-old walks up to you with their tablet, asking ChatGPT to write them a story about a purple dinosaur who loves pizza. Five minutes later, they’re giggling at a perfectly crafted tale, complete with rhymes and silly adventures. It’s magical, entertaining, and… maybe a little concerning? Welcome to the world of AI-powered learning, where […]
Your neighbor’s four-year-old is reading chapter books while your child is still working on letter sounds. Your friend’s six-year-old devours novels while your little one prefers picture books. Sound familiar? Take a deep breath—every child’s reading path looks different, and that’s perfectly normal. The Truth About Reading Timelines Here’s what every parent needs to know: […]
Your five-year-old can perfectly sound out “s-a-d” in their early reader book, but looks puzzled when the next page uses “gloomy” instead. They breeze through phonics worksheets but stumble when books use words like “furious” instead of “mad” or “enormous” instead of “big.” Welcome to the vocabulary gap—the hidden reading roadblock that trips up countless […]
Your child has mastered picture books and simple readers, and now they’re eyeing the chapter book section with excitement and determination. Choosing the right first chapter books can make the difference between a confident reader and a frustrated one who gives up too easily. What Makes a Good First Chapter Book First chapter books bridge […]
When your child struggles with reading, you wonder: Is this temporary or something more? Understanding the difference between reading delays and disabilities helps you get the right support for your child. Understanding Reading Delays Reading delays happen when children learn literacy skills more slowly than their peers but still follow normal patterns. These kids catch […]
Nothing panics a parent quite like watching their child struggle with skills they seemed to master just weeks before. One day, your preschooler confidently identifies the letter ‘B,’ and the next day, they stare at it blankly. This frustrating phenomenon, known as reading regression, is more common than you might think and is usually not […]
If your child sounds like they’re reading a grocery list instead of a story, they’re probably stuck in word-by-word reading mode. This is completely normal for beginning readers, but as children grow, they need to learn how to group words together into chunks that make sense. Think about how you speak naturally. You don’t say […]
