Our reading experts share helpful info for parents about reading skills and the importance of building kids’ confidence, and ultimately a love for reading.

The Powerful Impact of Achieving Fluency

When reading feels effortless, captivating, and enjoyable, it’s not a chore. It’s just fun—page after page, chapter after chapter. Without fluency, this experience isn’t possible.

The Skills That Make a Strong Reader

As a parent, you know how important reading is. We all want our kids to be strong, successful readers who love books. So, what does skilled reading look like?

The Building Blocks of Early Literacy

There’s a lot that kids can learn about books and reading long before they start school. Read on to learn about the building blocks of early literacy, and how you can help your child get off to a great start with learning to read.

Phonics: The Most Important Skill that Beginning Readers Learn

Phonics is at the heart of how children learn to read. Building strong phonics skills in the early years of school is the key to your child becoming a strong, independent reader.

5 Key Strategies for Reading Nonfiction

What can you expect from nonfiction as your child moves up through the grades, and what strategies will he or she need to learn? What are the personal benefits of reading nonfiction?

How Do Institute of Reading Development Programs Compare to Other Educational Services?

There are lots of educational services out there, ranging from organizations that offer tutoring, small classes, or afterschool homework help. How do you choose the one that best fits your needs, as well as your pocketbook?