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Because not every reading struggle looks like a sticker chart or library log. Somewhere between the melted popsicles, unraveled routines, and beach-day chaos, that once-promising summer reading plan may have taken a nosedive. If reading in your house has slowly shifted from “we’ve got this” to “wait…when’s the last time we even picked up a…
Why Book-to-Film Adaptations Aren’t Cheating–They’re a Tool What if the thing that sparks your child’s love of reading…isn’t a book? I know, it sounds a little backwards. But if your kiddo lights up for screen time and zones out the second a book opens, it might be time to bend the “rules” a bit. Because…
How to Build Momentum, Confidence, and Routine—One Book at a Time If your child’s been stuck in a reading rut or you’re tired of the constant hunt for another “just-right” book—you’re not alone. The good news? The solution might not be a better book. It might be a series. there are a few key reasons…
Let’s be honest: screens aren’t going anywhere. Whether it’s tablets, TVs, phones, or video games, tech is part of our kids’ everyday lives. And if you’re raising a reluctant reader, it can feel like you’re constantly trying to make books win a losing battle for their attention. But what if it doesn’t have to be…
Ever had your child look you dead in the eye and say, “I hate reading”? It’s a punch to the gut—especially when you’ve tried everything to help them love books. You’ve gone to the library. Picked the right series. Read aloud. Bit your tongue during arguments. And still, the resistance remains. If that’s where you…
Have you ever sat down for story time, excited to read with your child—only for them to groan, fidget, or suddenly remember they desperately need a snack? You’re not alone. For many kids, reading feels like work. And the more we nudge—“Just one more page?”—the more they push back. But here’s the good news: reading…
Ever sit down to read with your child only to have them lose interest five pages in? Suddenly they’re thirsty, too tired, or desperately need to tell you something right now? If this sounds familiar, you’re not alone—and your child isn’t just being stubborn or lazy. They may just be struggling with reading stamina. Here’s…
Once kids start reading independently, it’s easy to think your job as the reader is done. You’ve built a strong reading foundation, supported their early reading milestones, and now they’re off and running…right? Not quite. Even after your child can read on their own, reading aloud still matters. A lot. It nurtures comprehension, builds vocabulary,…
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…
