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Just because your child starts school, it doesn’t mean their early literacy journey is complete. In fact, it’s just getting started. Once they enter kindergarten and beyond, all those early building blocks—like sound awareness, vocabulary, and letters—begin coming together to form real reading skills. This stage is where kids move from learning to read to…
Ever feel like you’re supposed to be doing more to help your little one on their journey to become a reader—but you’re not even sure what that looks like or where to begin? Here’s the good news: so much of their early literacy building actually begins long before they say their first word or learns…
When was the last time you read for you—not to your kids, not a school newsletter, not your um-teenth scroll through Instagram—but really got pulled into a story that you couldn’t put down? If you had to think about it, you’re not alone. As moms, we’re always reading to someone else. But reading for ourselves?…
School breaks are meant to be a breather—fun, flexible, full of memories. But if you’ve ever noticed your child hitting a wall when it’s time to ease back into school routines, you’re not imagining it. Especially when it comes to reading. Reading often feels like one of the first things to slip during breaks, but…
Ever heard “There’s nothing to read!” from a kid standing in front of a shelf packed with books? Yeah… same here. It’s wild how quickly a lovingly curated home library can turn invisible when books just sit in the same spot for too long. And no, it doesn’t mean your child suddenly hates reading forever—it…
Finding the right book for your child isn’t just about reading levels or age recommendations—it’s about discovering what truly grabs their attention and pulls them in. And when they find it? That just-right book can flip the switch. It can turn frustration into curiosity, boredom into excitement, and “Do I have to read?” into “Can…
Why Reading Needs a Place in the Home—Not Just the Classroom We all want our kids to love reading—but between soccer practice, homework, screen time, and everything else on our plates, it’s no wonder reading sometimes slips through the cracks. The good news? Raising readers doesn’t require hours a day or rigid rules. It’s not…
When Reading Feels Like a Chore—Understanding Reluctant Readers Your child hides the book under the couch. Or sighs the second you mention story time. Maybe you’ve tried rewards, reminders, even reading side-by-side—only to be met with groans or eye rolls. Sound familiar? You’re not alone. Many parents dream of raising kids who get lost in…
