According to children’s mental health statistics compiled by the Centers for Disease Control, more than seven percent of children between the ages of three and 17 have been diagnosed with anxiety; this means that more than four million children struggle with this condition. While anxiety is most commonly diagnosed in the middle school and … Read more
In second grade, some children may still be struggling with reading while others could be venturing into chapter books. Reading abilities may seem to run the gamut, and parents might not know if their child is hitting benchmarks, above the norm or even behind their peers. Ideally, parents should be following their child’s reading level … Read more
When a child is struggling with reading or when parents just want to seek out extra reading enrichment, they may ask: “How do I find a reading program near me?” There are many reading programs for children. Some may be developed for children with learning disorders (like dyslexia), but others may be broader in scope. … Read more
Finding the best programs for reading comprehension when a child is struggling can be a hunt for parents. However, when multiple children in the household are struggling, parents may be looking for a program that can be used to help children with different reading struggles and in different grades. While not every reading program might … Read more
Covid threw many parents into the role of teacher. Although many schools have reopened to in-person learning across the country, some parents are still managing distance learning for their children. Parents also may still be struggling with a new normal that could include a mix of in-person and virtual learning or even trying to … Read more
Some reading programs may require the child to have a specialized instructor; these are often used in the classroom setting and may be offered by schools. Other programs, however, are accessible online or via apps and can be a convenient and perhaps more affordable option for parents needing additional help or enrichment for a child … Read more