Children are surrounded by screens from an early age—TVs, tablets, smartphones, computers, and even smart toys. According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, children aged 8–12 spend an average of 4–6 hours per day in front of screens, while teens often exceed 7 hours daily. While technology can be a powerful educational tool, especially when … Read more
Helping children become confident readers is one of the most important roles a parent can play—but it can also feel overwhelming. With so many apps, programs, and opinions out there, how do you know what actually works? The good news is that supporting your child’s reading doesn’t have to be complicated. In fact, with the … Read more
Summer is meant to be a time for kids to relax, explore, and recharge. But for many families, it also brings a hidden challenge—the dreaded summer slide. Research shows that children can lose up to three months of reading progress over the summer, with struggling readers, English Language Learners (ELLs), and students with learning differences … Read more
Across classrooms today, educators face a persistent challenge: too many students are struggling to read—and the consequences ripple far beyond literacy itself. The Literacy Crisis Struggling readers often fall behind not only in language arts but across all academic subjects. Their difficulties with decoding, fluency, and comprehension make it harder to access content in math, … Read more
Phonemic awareness is the foundation of learning to read. It refers to a child’s ability to recognize, hear, and manipulate the smallest units of sound in spoken language, called phonemes. These individual sounds are what make up words—for example, the word cat contains three phonemes: /c/ /a/ /t/. The ability to isolate, blend, and play … Read more
Developing good reading habits at home means more than simply encouraging a child to read every day. It involves creating a structured, positive environment where reading is consistent, engaging, and effective. Good habits include setting aside dedicated time for reading, reading aloud regularly, choosing books at the right level, and ensuring that children understand what … Read more