On Monday of this week I happened to walk into a little shop in Centerville, Utah, called The Edleweiss. All sorts of unusual European gifts, one-of-a-kinds, handmade, and eye-catching, appeared before me, having taken over most every inch of space on walls, floors, and tables. A …

Wonderful winter weather may afford us more reading time while staying indoors and lounging in the coziness of a comfortable armchair. Here's food for thought: choose well the company you keep with literature. "I cannot remember the books I've read any more than the meals I have …

Finding the right gift for a child with ADHD or other learning problems can be a challenge. Author, Kristin Stansbury says that, “One key to selecting presents is to think about the whole child — his/her struggles, skills, strengths, and interests. [Also] every child has a …

It’s not too soon to start planning. Meaningful service enhances the joy of the holiday season for children… and adults. Everywhere you turn there are Giving Trees and other opportunities to do something that can make a positive difference in people’s lives. So why not …

It’s universally known. Children love to cook. So, let them get in on the act this holiday season and enhance their reading and math skills at the same time. Here are a couple of easy-to-read recipes that you, and your children, can enjoy right now:   Buckeyes 1 stick soft …

For many, the chill in the air and the turning of the leaves means curling up with a great book while hibernating through the winter. I know, firsthand, that when children and grandchildren see you reading they learn to appreciate the value you place on literacy. Start a new family …

This week I visited our library's children's section in order to stockpile some favorite books to read to my favorite little people in the next couple of weeks. This particular planning ahead may mean more to me personally than getting pumpkin (actually butternut squash) chocolate chip …

Last week, Reading Horizons was very fortunate to have Florida's distinguished reading expert Dr. Joseph Torgesen speak to hundreds of our listeners who registered for a special webinar. The recorded presentation, "Teaching All Students to Read: Is It Really Possible?" addresses the …

In the News: Intensive Behavioral Therapy Making Big Differences for Autism Today I saw a very interesting and hopeful link posted in one of the Yahoo homeschool group's emails. It was actually titled "Kids Overcoming Autism", and referred to a story on the Los Angeles news last night. …

Reading Horizons has created a series of short documentaries titled, In Your Own Backyard, in an effort to show that reading difficulties are real and prevalent. There are people “In Your Own Backyard” of all ages and backgrounds who struggle with reading and literacy skills. …