Reading struggles in childhood are not uncommon. In fact, Reading Rockets reports that potentially 10 million children may struggle with reading. Children could have difficulty in pronouncing (or sounding out) words, they may struggle to understand what they read or they could face multiple learning difficulties related to reading. If a child struggles with only … Read more
Private reading tutors can be expensive, especially if a family is on a tight budget. While many parents aren’t experts in reading instruction or might not have degrees in education, they can still provide guidance and basic reading instruction at home. If a child only needs a little extra guidance to meet benchmarks or to … Read more
Understanding why a child is struggling to read may help parents provide reading help at home. Some children may struggle to read because of an underlying medical condition (perhaps a hearing impairment), while other children might have fallen behind their peers in reading because of other reasons. Dyslexia also might be a concern for parents; … Read more
Reading problems can be caused by many issues, and the reading help children need may differ because of the underlying causes of their struggle. Children could have a medical condition like a hearing impairment that affects the way they understand language. A learning disorder called dyslexia also could be the cause of reading struggles. According … Read more
Parents in the midst of supervising virtual learning during the pandemic may be at wit’s end trying to ensure that their children check off every assignment. For parents whose children struggle academically, school and staff may be limited with how much help they can provide via Zoom or other learning platforms. With in-person class time … Read more
The importance of strong reading skills cannot be overstated. Reading skills are not just crucial for a child’s academic success, but also for their personal development and professional success throughout their lives. Sadly, many children struggle to develop strong reading skills in elementary school. In the past, parents often found it difficult to get their … Read more