Author Archives: Angela
Reading Horizons Discovery Contest Giveaway
If you haven’t heard Reading Horizons just launch their best reading program for children ages 4-9. It is now available for use in your own home! Learn more about the ins and outs of Reading Horizons Discovery here. We are …
Online Classes and University Programs Create Language Learning Opportunities
Today’s post by Jennifer Jenkins, writer and researcher for http://www.onlineuniversity.net, an online resource focusing on online universities and courses, investigates the increased importance of knowing more than one language. Jennifer notes that while not everyone can be a hyperpolyglot, or …
How Does Reading Improve Brain Function?
By Guest Author, Allison Watkins This past January a neuroscientist by the name of Stanislas Dehaene published a study on the extensive impact reading has on the brain. He performed his study with thirty-one Brazilian adults who’ve learned how to …
7 Signs Most Doctors Miss that Reveal Your Young Child Has Dyslexia
Guest Post by Dr. Eugenia Krimmel Dr. Krimmel is a mother of a son who was diagnosed with both dyslexia and ADHD. Dr. Krimmel has also taught in classrooms for over 23 years. What are the signs that my child, …
The Impact a Dad Can Have on His Children’s Reading Abilities
By Guest Blogger, Jamie Menard, MA in Reading As we celebrated Father’s Day this past weekend, many of us took the time to reflect back on the fond memories we have of our fathers when we were growing up. We …
Why Sitting Too Close To the Television Makes Your Eyes Go Square
One crucial tool for improving reading is good eye sight. Here is a guest post discussing how you can protect your own eye sight and your child’s. Guest Post by Sara Parker “Don’t sit too close to the computer…your eyes …
A Parent’s Search for Answers for Helping Dyslexic Son
Guest Post by Dr. Eugenia Krimmel Dr. Krimmel is a mother of a son who was diagnosed with both dyslexia and ADHD. Dr. Krimmel has also taught in classrooms for over 23 years. “Doctor, is it dyslexia? ADHD?” You know …
An Inside Look at How Reading Problems Affect Struggling Readers
To celebrate Dr. Seuss’s birthday last week we had a promotion that was available to anyone who answered the following question: Do you know someone whose life would be changed if they knew how to read? Here are some of …
Is the Internet Good or Bad for Your Child’s Brain and Learning?
Once upon a time I was extremely opposed to all social networks. I committed myself to a life of non-conformity in which I would never join a social network. Well, guess what? I am now an active member of not …
Motivating Children to Read More Books Through… T-Shirts?
For some reason there is an irresistible pull to read a shirt with writing on it. Yet, when it comes to books and other reading materials – kids (and adults) don’t always find that same irresistible pull. But what if …
