Reading & Writing

You've listened to your child read aloud and something feels off. The reading may sound hesitant, with pauses in unexpected places or limited phrasing and expression. Reading fluency is closely connected to comprehension. When students spend a lot of...

Your child can read every word on the page and still miss what the page is actually about. That gap between decoding and understanding is one of the most common reading struggles parents run into, and it shows up at every age, from a six-year-old who can...

It is greatly discouraging to notice your child avoiding homework, getting frustrated with books, or struggling to put their thoughts on paper. Reading and writing difficulties affect millions of students, and watching your child struggle can feel...

If your child stares at a blank page, you are not alone. Many students find writing to be one of the most challenging skills to develop. Yet it is essential for success across every subject, not just English class. For many children, writing can feel like the...

Watching your child learn to read is one of the biggest milestones of their early years, but it can also bring a little worry. You know phonics is the foundation for reading, but how do you teach it without turning learning into a chore? The good news is...

Want to ace your next essay with flying colors? Start with a strong, attention-grabbing introduction! Check out these expert tips for writing compelling essays. What makes an introduction compelling? When it comes to writing an effective essay...

Halloween is right around the corner! Here are Tutor Doctor’s favorite spooky storybooks for young readers. Room on the Broom by Julia Donaldson A witch and her cat are zooming through the sky on their broomstick when, suddenly, the wind picks...

Summer vacation is a well-deserved hiatus from school, but it should also be an important reminder for students to keep their minds active and engaged. Here are some of the many benefits of summer reading programs! Avoiding the summer slide One of...

We always hear about the importance of reading, but why does it really matter? Read on to discover the many benefits of reading for children and teens! Reading is critical for language development According to top researchers in the field of child...

Although tablets and e-readers are great, there’s something special about turning pages! Here are some key benefits of children reading books in a digital age. Comprehension Research has shown time and time again that our reading comprehension...