Parent Myth-Busting Here are a few common misconceptions I sometimes hear from parents regarding their child's reading progress: Myth #1: “If my child reads more, they’ll automatically become a better reader.” Truth: Reading more helps only if children have the tools to decode words. Without strong phonics skills, reading time can turn into guessing practice. The goal is accurate reading, not just turning pages. Myth #2: “My child is behind because they don’t love reading.” T

As an educator with over 20 years of elementary literacy teaching experience and the mother of three successful adult sons, I’ve long believed that the earliest years—ages 0–4—offer the most powerful window to shape children’s lifelong reading journey. Here are the two most important things you can do with your little ones every day to give them a wonderful start on their literacy journey. First: Ensure they know their ABCs. Research shows that early alphabet knowledge (lette