Jun 28, 2013 | DM News Blog
Fact: Fascinating new research from a study performed at Clifton College in Bristol shows that when dyslexic students had to work harder to decode hard-to-read fonts, their test results were boosted by a fifth. Interestingly, this seems to fly in the face of a more...
May 21, 2013 | DM News Blog
by Brigid Hekster, Chartered Psychologist For most parents one of the hallmarks of their child’s early success in the primary school years is a progression from reading books aimed at teaching reading to becoming a free reader. Sometimes difficulties with literacy...
May 10, 2013 | DM News Blog
Charley Boorman is a world-famous motorcycle enthusiast who has made several travel documentaries with his friend and actor Ewan McGregor. As a TV personality, he has taken audiences around the world by motorcycle: from New York to London, from John o’Groats to Cape...
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...
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,...
