Apr 12, 2013 | DM News Blog
Jamie Oliver (MBE) is probably Britain’s most famous celebrity chefs. Over his career which spans nearly two decades though he is only 37 years old, he has hosted 24 international television shows, 17 books, and a variety of charitable ventures geared towards...
Apr 10, 2013 | DM News Blog
When children struggle with reading, it can be hard to help them understand how fun and rewarding interacting with a book can be. Audiobooks are a fantastic way to introduce a child (or an adult!) to the world of reading. They can experience the magic of seeing a...
Apr 9, 2013 | DM News Blog
Students with attention difficulties perhaps associated with dyslexia or ADD/ADHD can often struggle with managing their study time effectively. This can lead to last minute panic, stress and poorly prepared submissions. Here are 9 strategies well worth using if you...
Apr 4, 2013 | DM Case Studies, DM News Blog, Parent Reviews
It seemed that Harry the super sight-reader would never happily pick up a book. Now he smiles, he reads and most of all, he enjoys life! The Problem At age 5 Harry had everything going for him. He loved the activity of reading, and he’d been speaking fluently since...
Apr 3, 2013 | DM News Blog
We thought some humor was in order in the world of reading, so we bring you this hilarious list of unfortunate book titles. Perhaps the authors should have thought a bit more before sending them to the printer! Pooh Gets Stuck Missed Periods and Other Grammar...
Apr 2, 2013 | DM News Blog
Young children begin to gain confidence to express their lives through writing which is of a creative nature, where imagination dictates the content and spirit of their work. However, as they progress through school they can enter fields where recognised accuracy of...
Mar 28, 2013 | DM News Blog
For many in the UK, the name Duncan Bannatyne is synonymous with Dragon’s Den, the hit television show in which young entrepreneurs pitch their business ideas to venture capitalists, hoping to secure funding to make their dreams a reality. Bannatyne sits on the panel...
Mar 26, 2013 | DM News Blog
Did you ever wonder why the face of an old friend can seem so familiar even if you haven’t seen them for years and no matter how hard you try you can’t remember their names? Did you ever think about what is going on in your brain that causes this to happen? Did you...
Mar 25, 2013 | DM News Blog
I am really happy with Easyread and the progress Jacob is making. What I have been really impressed with is that his short term memory has improved with the re-reading of each line. His confidence is also improving and my meeting with his teachers last week went...
Mar 22, 2013 | DM News Blog
A few weeks ago, we reported on low literacy results for primary aged children living and learning in Northern Ireland. As many as 2 in 5 children were reported to be under-performing. It turns out that there may be have a glitch in the testing system:...
Mar 21, 2013 | DM News Blog
When a child struggles in school, parents often go looking for a reason. Is the child trying hard enough? Does my child have a learning disability? Is the teacher not effective? I was this kind of parent, looking for answers — and possibly labels — that...
Mar 20, 2013 | Child Reviews, DM Case Studies, DM News Blog, Parent Reviews
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...
Mar 19, 2013 | DM News Blog
**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,...
Mar 19, 2013 | DM News Blog
**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...
Mar 15, 2013 | DM News Blog
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...
Mar 14, 2013 | DM News Blog
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...
Mar 12, 2013 | DM News Blog
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,...
Mar 8, 2013 | DM News Blog
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...
Mar 7, 2013 | DM News Blog
A recent article collated data from various studies of how children spend their...
Mar 6, 2013 | DM Case Studies, DM News Blog, Parent Reviews
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...
