A Parent's Guide to Dyslexia
What dyslexia is, how it affects reading, and what effective support looks like. A clear starting point for families navigating a new diagnosis or suspicion.
Read the guide →Struggling vs. Reluctant Readers
Two very different problems that look similar on the surface. Learn how to tell them apart so you can respond with the right kind of support.
Read the guide →A Family's Guide to Supporting Reading at Home
Simple, evidence-based strategies every family can use to build stronger readers, from daily routines to conversation habits.
Read the guide →What to Expect from a Literacy Evaluation
A plain-language walkthrough of the evaluation process: what happens, what it measures, and how to use the results to get your child the right support.
Read the guide →Questions to Ask Your Child's Teacher
Specific, productive questions to bring to parent-teacher conferences when you have concerns about your child's reading progress.
Read the guide →My Child Was Just Diagnosed with Dyslexia. Now What?
A diagnosis can feel overwhelming. This guide walks you through what it means, immediate next steps, and how to support your child emotionally.
Read the guide →Should I Be Worried? When to Seek Help for Reading Struggles
How to tell the difference between typical development and a sign that your child needs more support. Covers what is normal and what is cause for concern.
Read the guide →What Is the Science of Reading?
The body of research transforming how children are taught to read. What it means, why it matters, and what to ask your child's school.
Read the guide →What Is Orton-Gillingham?
A parent's guide to the instructional approach with the strongest evidence base for teaching children with dyslexia to read.
Read the guide →5 Evidence-Based Ways to Support Your Struggling Reader at Home
You do not need specialized training. Five simple, research-backed strategies any family can use to support a struggling reader.
Read the guide →How to Choose a Reading Tutor
What qualifications, methods, and practices to look for when choosing a tutor for your struggling reader. What to avoid and what questions to ask.
Read the guide →In-Person vs. Online Tutoring: Pros, Cons, and What Works
Both formats can be highly effective. An honest comparison to help you decide which is right for your child and family.
Read the guide →What Does Literacy Intervention Actually Look Like?
An inside look at what happens during sessions, how it differs from classroom instruction, and how progress is tracked.
Read the guide →IEPs, 504s, and Reading Disabilities
A plain-language guide to the two main types of school support plans, the evaluation process, and your rights as a parent.
Read the guide →The Emotional Side of Dyslexia
How reading difficulty impacts self-esteem, motivation, and emotional well-being, and what families can do to protect their child's confidence.
Read the guide →When It's More Than Dyslexia: Co-Occurring Challenges
Dyslexia often co-occurs with ADHD, anxiety, and other learning differences. Understanding the full picture helps you get the right support.
Read the guide →Building Reading Stamina
What it means when your child gives up quickly, and how to gradually build the endurance that sustained reading requires.
Read the guide →How to Read Aloud (Even When They Resist)
Practical strategies for making read-alouds work even when your child argues, avoids, or says they hate books.
Read the guide →Summer Reading Loss: How to Protect Progress
Children can lose months of reading progress over summer. What the research says and practical ways to prevent it.
Read the guide →How Long Does Tutoring Take to Work?
An honest look at timelines, what progress looks like at each stage, and the factors that affect the pace of growth.
Read the guide →What Are Progress Reports and Why Do They Matter?
How data-driven tracking ensures your child is actually making progress, and what to ask your interventionist.
Read the guide →What to Do If Your School Isn't Providing Support
Practical, actionable steps for advocating when the system is not meeting your child's reading needs.
Read the guide →Understanding Reading Assessments: What Those Scores Mean
A plain-language guide to percentiles, benchmarks, and the numbers that describe your child's reading.
Read the guide →What Is Executive Functioning and Why Does It Affect Reading?
The hidden skills behind reading success: attention, working memory, and planning. How they connect and what to do.
Read the guide →Helping Your Child Get Organized for School Success
Practical strategies for the child who loses papers, forgets homework, and cannot seem to keep track of anything.
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