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Discerning Parenting - 020 - Reading Readiness: What It Means and Why It’s Important

020 - Reading Readiness: What It Means and Why It’s Important

05/23/23 • 27 min

Discerning Parenting

How do we help our kids be ready to learn to read?
This is a question that people rarely ask. People almost never talk about reading readiness. But if you're having questions like "Should my child already be having reading lessons" or "I get frustrated when trying to teach my child to read", then these are common questions and to help us answer this, we're going to talk about reading readiness in this podcast episode.
I've invited Reading Intervention Specialist, Teacher Tasha Mendoza, to join me today. You don't want to miss this episode that can take away a lot of the stress and pressure around helping kids learn to read.
Click here and get your FREE guide: Prepare Your Child for Reading
This is the third of a series on How to Teach Your Child to Read, our first two episodes answer the questions "How do kids learn to read?" and "How do reading skills develop?" Be sure to listen to these episodes too.
We have 1 more episode about helping kids learn to read, also featuring Teacher Tasha Mendoza. Make sure to follow the Discerning Parenting podcast, so you don't miss an episode!

⭐ Our book Learning by Heart: Teach Your Child to Read, Stress-Free is now on Amazon! Click here to learn more about Dr. Victoria Nolasco's books.
⭐ Check out our FREE Discerning Parenting Toolkit and Resource Library.
⭐ Find out more about our on-demand courses to guide you through parenting challenges.

🎖️Discerning Parenting is now one of the TOP 20 PARENTING PODCASTS on Feedspot!

The Discerning Parenting Podcast is a free informational resource for parents. As a valued listener, you acknowledge that any information you get from this podcast is for your general guidance only, and ​​must never be considered a substitute for the advice provided by a doctor, therapist, or other qualified medical professionals who know your child specifically. Read our full disclaimer policy here.

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How do we help our kids be ready to learn to read?
This is a question that people rarely ask. People almost never talk about reading readiness. But if you're having questions like "Should my child already be having reading lessons" or "I get frustrated when trying to teach my child to read", then these are common questions and to help us answer this, we're going to talk about reading readiness in this podcast episode.
I've invited Reading Intervention Specialist, Teacher Tasha Mendoza, to join me today. You don't want to miss this episode that can take away a lot of the stress and pressure around helping kids learn to read.
Click here and get your FREE guide: Prepare Your Child for Reading
This is the third of a series on How to Teach Your Child to Read, our first two episodes answer the questions "How do kids learn to read?" and "How do reading skills develop?" Be sure to listen to these episodes too.
We have 1 more episode about helping kids learn to read, also featuring Teacher Tasha Mendoza. Make sure to follow the Discerning Parenting podcast, so you don't miss an episode!

⭐ Our book Learning by Heart: Teach Your Child to Read, Stress-Free is now on Amazon! Click here to learn more about Dr. Victoria Nolasco's books.
⭐ Check out our FREE Discerning Parenting Toolkit and Resource Library.
⭐ Find out more about our on-demand courses to guide you through parenting challenges.

🎖️Discerning Parenting is now one of the TOP 20 PARENTING PODCASTS on Feedspot!

The Discerning Parenting Podcast is a free informational resource for parents. As a valued listener, you acknowledge that any information you get from this podcast is for your general guidance only, and ​​must never be considered a substitute for the advice provided by a doctor, therapist, or other qualified medical professionals who know your child specifically. Read our full disclaimer policy here.

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undefined - 019 - How Do Reading Skills Develop? The Stages of Learning to Read with Reading Intervention Specialist Teacher Tasha Mendoza

019 - How Do Reading Skills Develop? The Stages of Learning to Read with Reading Intervention Specialist Teacher Tasha Mendoza

Are you struggling to teach your child to read?
Do you feel like you've tried everything but your child still can't seem to grasp it, and you're already feeling frustrated and you're wondering if you're failing?

As a parent, I wanted to know you are not failing. Instead, listen to this episode with Reading Intervention specialist teacher Tasha Mendoza.
We'll discuss why waiting for the right time and approaching reading in the right way can make all the difference.
We'll talk about common struggles and provide practical tips and strategies to help you and your child succeed. Don't miss out on this valuable advice. Tune into this episode.
Click here and get your FREE guide: Prepare Your Child for Reading
We have 2 more episodes about helping kids learn to read, also featuring Teacher Tasha Mendoza. Be sure to follow the Discerning Parenting podcast, so you don't miss an episode!

⭐ Our book Learning by Heart: Teach Your Child to Read, Stress-Free is now on Amazon! Click here to learn more about Dr. Victoria Nolasco's books.
⭐ Check out our FREE Discerning Parenting Toolkit and Resource Library.
⭐ Find out more about our on-demand courses to guide you through parenting challenges.

🎖️Discerning Parenting is now one of the TOP 20 PARENTING PODCASTS on Feedspot!

The Discerning Parenting Podcast is a free informational resource for parents. As a valued listener, you acknowledge that any information you get from this podcast is for your general guidance only, and ​​must never be considered a substitute for the advice provided by a doctor, therapist, or other qualified medical professionals who know your child specifically. Read our full disclaimer policy here.

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undefined - 021 - Before You Enroll Your Child in a Reading Program, Listen to This

021 - Before You Enroll Your Child in a Reading Program, Listen to This

Have you been thinking of enrolling your child in a reading program? Or maybe there are advertisements for reading programs popping up on your Facebook feed, or maybe you're thinking you're worrying about whether your child is going to be ready for school, so you are looking for a program where you can enroll your child so that they will learn to read.
How do you choose one that is right for your child? And why is it so important to choose the right ones? Are there any consequences if you choose the wrong reading program? We'll find out right here in this episode.
We are joined once again by Teacher Tasha Mendoza, a Reading Intervention Specialist, as we talk about reading programs and how to choose the right one, and towards the end we'll also talk about how we can support you further in your journey of teaching your child to read.
Click here and get your FREE guide: Prepare Your Child for Reading
This is the last episode in the series, How to Teach Your Child to Read. If you haven't checked out our previous episodes, click the links below:

  1. How Do Kids Learn To Read?
  2. How do Reading Skills Develop? The Stages of Learning to Read
  3. Reading Readiness: What It Means and Why Is It Important

⭐ Our book Learning by Heart: Teach Your Child to Read, Stress-Free is now on Amazon! Click here to learn more about Dr. Victoria Nolasco's books.
⭐ Check out our FREE Discerning Parenting Toolkit and Resource Library.
⭐ Find out more about our on-demand courses to guide you through parenting challenges.

🎖️Discerning Parenting is now one of the TOP 20 PARENTING PODCASTS on Feedspot!

The Discerning Parenting Podcast is a free informational resource for parents. As a valued listener, you acknowledge that any information you get from this podcast is for your general guidance only, and ​​must never be considered a substitute for the advice provided by a doctor, therapist, or other qualified medical professionals who know your child specifically. Read our full disclaimer policy here.

Discerning Parenting - 020 - Reading Readiness: What It Means and Why It’s Important

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How do we help our kids be ready to learn to read? This is a question that people rarely ask. People almost never talk about reading readiness. But if you're having questions like should my child already be having reading lessons or I get frustrated when trying to teach my child to read, then these are common questions and to help us answer this, we're going to talk about reading readiness today.
I've invited Reading Intervention Specialist, Teacher Tasha Mendoza, to join me today. You don

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