You’re living in the car. Between soccer practice, baseball games, swim meets, and whatever tournament is happening this weekend, you’ve practically set up camp in the parking lot. Your trunk is full of snack bags, water bottles, and gear. Your calendar looks like a color-coded nightmare. And somewhere in the back of your mind, you’re […]
Your daughter races through the final chapter of her book, eyes dancing with excitement. She can’t wait to tell you what happened to her favorite character. But before she can share the story, you hand her the reading log. Watch the light dim in her eyes as she sighs and reaches for a pencil: another […]
You’ve just finished a meeting at school. The words “IEP” and “504” were tossed around multiple times. Everyone seemed to assume you understood the difference. You nodded along, but inside you’re thinking: What exactly is the difference? Which one does my struggling reader actually need? You’re not alone in this confusion. These acronyms sound like […]
The teacher’s email arrives: “We’d like to discuss moving your child to Tier 2 interventions.” Your heart races. What does that mean? Is your child failing? Are they being held back? Should you worry? Take a deep breath. Response to Intervention isn’t a label or a punishment. It’s actually a framework designed to help your […]
Imagine your child’s excitement when a book arrives in the mail each month with their name on it; a personal gift that says reading is special and they matter. This magical experience has become a reality for millions of children worldwide through celebrity-driven book programs, with Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library leading the charge as the […]
Your child scrolls through their device, giggling at pictures of cats with funny captions and sharing memes faster than you can keep up. Before you dismiss this as mindless entertainment, consider this: those silly images with text might actually be sneaky reading practice in disguise. Welcome to the unexpected world where internet culture meets literacy […]
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: […]
The appointment’s running late. Traffic’s not moving. The restaurant table isn’t ready yet. Sound familiar? Kids spend hours waiting every week—and most of that time gets wasted on meltdowns, boredom, and “Are we there yet?” Instead, smart parents turn those moments into reading goldmines. Here’s your game plan for making the most out of every […]
Bedtime reading creates magical moments that children treasure for years. These quiet minutes together not only strengthen your bond but also build essential literacy skills while helping your child wind down for sleep. Why Bedtime Reading Matters Bedtime reading routines provide consistent exposure to language, vocabulary, and story structures that support literacy development. During these […]
Your child comes home with reading test scores, and you stare at confusing numbers and letters, wondering what they actually mean. Is your child succeeding or struggling? These benchmark tests provide valuable information, but only when you understand how to interpret them correctly. What Are Reading Benchmark Tests Reading benchmark tests measure your child’s literacy […]
