Life & Literacy

Different Memory Systems

Image Sourced from Unsplash.comUnderstanding the Different Memory Systems Have you ever related to this picture, or maybe your child has? You have too many tabs open and you can't seem to keep things straight. I've been there many times!…

Why My Bright Child Can't Read

We enjoy seeing all these fun milestones in the early years. Beginning to scoot and do the army crawl and then all of a sudden you are chasing after your child because they are now walking. It seems like we…

The Foundation of Reading

The most important component of reading that is not focused on enough is phonological awareness. Phonological awareness is the KEY to reading and spelling success. If a child doesn't get a solid foundation in this, there is strong evidence that…

Dear Mamas

Mamas, you aren’t alone on this journey. Your child may be struggling academically; they may be struggling emotionally. Or maybe they are struggling with both. Either way, know that you aren’t alone. You may have a child who…

The Gift of Time

Giving the gift of time is one of the easiest yet most valuable gifts to give to someone with dyslexia and dysgraphia. It's simple, free, and doesn't require extra prep for an educator or parent. Why does someone with dyslexia…

How to Actively Read

When we actively read with our children, we can start by setting a tone for what we are reading.…