Hi, I’m Ellen!
Mom of two boys, book-lover, recovering reluctant reader—and a certified Elite Reading Coach with a B.S. in Elementary Education.
If you’ve ever looked at your child and thought, Why do they hate reading so much?!—you’re not alone, and you’re in the right place!
Maybe your child can read but won’t—or wants to read but struggles. Either way, you’re exhausted from the nightly battles and just want reading to feel easy instead of stressful.
I get it—because I’ve been in your shoes.
Not only am I raising two book-loving boys (who didn’t always love books), but I was a reluctant reader myself. I know exactly what it feels like when reading feels like work instead of fun. And I also know what it takes to flip the script and make reading something kids actually want to do.
That’s why I created Engaging Reluctant Readers—to give moms like you practical, real-life strategies to make reading easier, more enjoyable, and way less frustrating.
Why I Do This
Reading wasn’t always a struggle for me. When I was little, I loved books. But as I got older, assigned reading took the fun out of it, and slowly, I stopped seeing the point of reading for enjoyment.
For years, I thought I just wasn’t a reader.
It wasn’t until I became a mom and started reading to my kids that everything changed. I saw firsthand how books shaped their world, how reading was so much more than just a school skill, and how the right books at the right time could make all the difference.
That’s when I knew: if I wanted my kids to love reading, it had to start with me.
Now, I help other moms bridge the gap between their love for books and their child’s reading struggles—because I know both sides of the story.
🎧 Want the full story? I’ll be sharing bits about my reading journey on the podcast coming April 10th! 👉 Follow now so you don’t miss an episode!
What I Believe About Raising Readers:
How I Can Help You
At Engaging Reluctant Readers, you’ll find:
Ready to Get Started?
If you’re tired of the nightly reading battles, you’re in the right place. Let’s work together to turn reading into something your child actually wants to do!
