Motivating Reluctant Readers

Maybe you’ve just climbed out of a mid-summer reading slump. Maybe you’re still in it, or somewhere in that messy in-between. Either way, you’re here. You care. And that counts for more than you think. You don’t need to overhaul your days or force a rigid plan. But sometimes, when reading has felt off-track for…

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…