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Winter break is a chance for kids to relax and recharge, but it can also lead to a drop in reading habits. Without school routines, many children lose momentum in their reading skills -- especially kids who may be struggling readers or have dyslexia.  And when reading feels like a chore, it’s easy for kids to lose interest. However, with the right activities, reading can become an exciting adventure that supports reading success while keeping the holiday spirit alive. Here ar

December often brings a whirlwind of activity for families. Between holiday events, travel plans, school performances, and later bedtimes, it’s easy for reading practice to fall by the wayside. For children who find reading challenging, this busy season can feel even more overwhelming. The good news is that your child’s reading progress doesn’t have to pause during the holidays. With a few thoughtful strategies, you can keep their skills growing through natural, meaningful ac

December brings a whirlwind of activity for families. Between holiday events, travel, late nights, school concerts, and sugary treats, many children feel overwhelmed. For kids with dyslexia or ADHD who struggle with reading, this overload often shows up as increased frustration, distractibility, or a sudden drop in skills they usually manage well. If your child seems more emotional or “rusty” with reading, it’s not regression. Their brain is simply overloaded. The good news i

This Thanksgiving week I've thinking a lot about the connection between gratitude and learning. For children learning to read, especially those who find it challenging, gratitude can play an important role. Why Reading Can Be an Emotional Journey for Children Learning to read isn’t just an academic task; it’s an emotional journey.  It can feel frustrating and discouraging. Students face challenges such as: Difficulty recognizing words accurately and automatically Trouble und

Thanksgiving break brings a welcome pause from school routines, but it also disrupts the steady rhythm of daily reading habits. For parents, this can mean a challenge: how to keep your child engaged with books when schedules change , family gatherings take priority, and distractions multiply. Maintaining reading momentum during this time helps to continue building literacy skills and keeps reading enjoyable rather than a chore. Here are some easy-to-implement strategies to k

Getting your child excited about reading at home can feel like a challenge, especially when you want to avoid  using drills and worksheets. You want to support their literacy skills without turning reading time into a chore. Here are five simple approaches you can try today to encourage reading at home while making reading fun, interactive, and part of your daily life. Create a Comfortable and Inviting Reading Space Children are more likely to read when they have a special pl

Learn what simple yet highly effective strategy can make readier easier and more enjoyable for your child while boosting reading skills and comprehension.

If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed watching your child struggle with reading, you’re not alone. It’s heartbreaking to see their frustration—especially when you want to help but aren’t sure how. That’s where tutoring comes in. Tutoring isn’t just “extra help after school.” It’s a personalized, evidence-based journey that can transform your child’s confidence and skills. Let’s look at what tutoring really means and why it can make such a powerful difference. Why Tutoring Matters Y

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Whether your child has already started summer break or school will end in the next few weeks, you may be thinking, now what? Is there anything my child should do this summer to maintain reading achievements or to catch up?

A local Mooresville online reading tutor can make a big difference—especially when it comes to students who have had trouble making reading progress like those with ADHD and dyslexia. I'm an online reading tutor in Lake Norman who can accelerate your child’s progress, especially when traditional school programs haven’t delivered results. Read how Structured Linguistic Literacy can bridge the gaps that often get overlooked in local classrooms.

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