Guides

Answers to the questions parents actually ask. One at a time, no listicles.

Best reading apps for kids: an honest guide
A comparison of the big reading apps: Epic, Khan Academy Kids, Teach Your Monster, and the rest. Written by someone who makes one, with the bias declared upfront.
Decodable readers: what they are and when your kid needs them
A plain-language explanation of decodable readers, how they differ from levelled books, when kids need them, and when it's time to move on.
How to get a kid to read aloud
What helps when your kid reads fine silently but goes quiet the moment you ask them to read out loud.
How much should a 6-year-old read each day?
An honest answer for parents wondering if 5 minutes is enough, or if they should be hitting the 20-minute mark on the school reading log.
How to help a 7-year-old who hates reading
When your kid says they hate reading, the reason matters more than the volume. A few honest things that help, and what to stop doing.