The Reading Room
Practical reading help for parents: structured literacy, at-home activities, and what to do when reading feels hard.
What Is Orton-Gillingham (And Can I Use It at Home)?
Learn what Orton-Gillingham is, how it differs from what schools typically teach, and how to start using OG principles at home with your child. Includes a free activity.
September 26, 2026 · 5 min read
5 Reading Games You Can Play at Home with a Struggling Reader
Five reading games you can play at home with materials you already have. Each game targets a specific reading skill and is based on Orton-Gillingham principles.
September 26, 2026 · 6 min read
The One Thing Most Parents Get Wrong When Helping a Struggling Reader (And What to Do Instead)
"Just read more" is the most common advice for struggling readers, and it often makes things worse. Here's what actually works, plus a free guide.
September 26, 2026 · 3 min read
Is Your Child's Reading Struggle About Skill or Motivation?
Most struggling readers have both a skill gap and a motivation problem. Here's how to tell the difference and what to do about each one.
August 21, 2026 · 6 min read
Why Your Kid Won't Read
"Time to read!" "Ughhhhh." Sound familiar? The problem usually isn't that your kid can't read. It's that reading has become the thing they do when someone makes them. I put together a free 5-day challenge that changes what reading feels like for your kid.
July 13, 2026 · 3 min read
How to Keep Kids Reading This Summer (Without the Power Struggle)
Kids who don't read over the break can lose up to two months of reading progress. Preventing the "summer slide" doesn't require a curriculum, just a little intention and a lot of flexibility. Here are my favorite ways to keep reading alive without it feeling like school.
June 7, 2026 · 4 min read
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