Case Study: Baffling reading difficulty, stress spirals
A year ago Daisy was constantly taking two steps forward and one step back with her reading. Now, she’s full steam ahead! The Problem Daisy’s initial experiences with reading seemed very promising indeed. She was tackling surprisingly difficult words, and her first...
read moreFuel Your Mind Fuel Your Body
**Check out Katie and Megan's special discount for Easyread families here!** As nutritionists we engage in countless conversations with clients about “feeling better,” where we discuss an array of different goals – better digestion, less headaches, solid sleep,...
read morePrescribe Nutrition: Special Offer for Easyread Families
**The wonderful Katie and Megan over at Prescribe Nutrition have offered Easyread families a generous discount on their program. Here is a short word on the offer...full article complete with recipe from them to be published soon!** Interested in overhauling your...
read moreFamous Dyslexics: James Russell
James Russell is a name you may not have heard of. But if you’ve ever played music on a CD, then you have been taking advantage of his genius. Russell is a scientist and inventor, and he is responsible for inventing technology that is key to compact discs and...
read moreHelping Reluctant Readers
Taking the Stress out of Reading Perhaps as a parent you’ve struggled with how to help a reluctant reader. Books flying across the room sound familiar? Tears over homework? Sullen silence during reading practice? For 1 in 5 children, reading does not seem to come...
read moreCheck Out These Books: A Suggested Reading List for Kids
Falling into a book – relating to a character or a place or a concept – has the power to change a child’s life. Don’t we all remember that one book where we found ourselves? A book can allow a child to see the world differently and appreciate, or at least understand,...
read moreFactoid Fridays: Northern Ireland Literacy
1 out of every 5 teenagers leave school in Northern Ireland lacking basic literacy skills. - http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/northern-ireland/audit-reveals-literacy-shortcomings-29078857.html A recent audit of schools in Northern Ireland found...
read moreDo Parents or Schools Have More Influence on a Child?
A recent article collated data from various studies of how children spend their...
read moreCase Study: Bilingual English/French, guessing short words
Expat Caroline was nose-diving with reading both English and French. But since Easyread, she has been flying in more ways than one! The Problem Caroline's family moved to France in 2009 when she was 4 years old. Being bilingual English/French speakers they were...
read moreHelping Kids Cope with Test Anxiety
Let’s face it – no one likes to take a test. It’s normal to feel a little jittery when we know we are being “judged” in some way. And, no matter how nicely we try to package it, our kids understand that the assessment they are about to take is, in fact, meant to...
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