by Geoff Nixon | Dec 12, 2022 | Parent Tips, Reading
Fun Reading Opportunities are Everywhere! Research has shown that attaching reading to pleasure when they’re young is an investment in your children’s future academic success. Really, you don’t need a research study to tell how important it is to attach reading... 
by Geoff Nixon | Sep 28, 2022 | Reading
The Reading Brain We consider reading to be a basic skill that can and should be natural. Many if not most children are able to pick up reading around the age of 6 .But have you ever stopped to consider how our brains adapt to learn to read and understand the written... 
by Geoff Nixon | Apr 27, 2022 | Learning Issues, Reading
Do’s and Don’ts for Struggling Young Writers Every parent knows that sometimes getting their child to complete work can be challenging. Whether you are teaching your children at home or in school, some kids just refuse to write. They might have various... 
by Geoff Nixon | Apr 23, 2022 | Parent Tips, Reading
Navigating the Summer Reading Doldrums Summer is always a challenge for struggling learners. The gap in learning stimulation is problematical for children who do not love learning and so do not seek it out day to day. Similarly for children who do not love reading.... 
by Geoff Nixon | Mar 17, 2022 | Fast ForWord, Reading
A Program for the Most Common Impediment to Reading A child’s difficulty with phonics can be puzzling to parents.It’s tough not knowing what to do to help your child when they’re facing difficulties with reading. No parent wants to see their child... 
by Geoff Nixon | Feb 25, 2022 | Parent Tips, Reading
Another Year of Lost Ground For Many You are probably aware of summer reading and learning loss – the notorious “summer slide,” where learning momentum is slowed. This applies to the high percentage of children who don’t love reading and who... 