Why Being Read To Isn’t the Same as Learning to Read You’re doing everything “right.”

You read to your child every day. You prioritize books. You love cozy storytime together. So why is your child still struggling to read or spell?

In this episode, I’m breaking down one of the biggest misconceptions parents hear about early literacy — and why reading to your child, while incredibly valuable, doesn’t actually teach them how to read. You’ll learn:

What reading aloud does support (and why it still matters)

The critical skills kids must be taught explicitly to become confident readers

Why exposure alone isn’t enough — even for bright, motivated kids

How structured, skill-based instruction changes everything

What to do if your child is already feeling frustrated or “behind” If you’ve ever wondered whethe ...