Why Phonics Instruction Matters—and How to Know if Your Child is Getting It
Why some kids reach middle school unable to read—and how parents can tell if schools are teaching phonics while there’s still
Read the postWhat Is Reading? The Simple View That Makes it Easy for Parents to Teach Literacy
Choosing a preschool or childcare for your child? Use this guide from national literacy thought leader Maya Payne Smart to make
Read the postBring Reading for Our Lives to Your Community—Virtually
Host a virtual book club with Reading for Our Lives author Maya Payne Smart and equip families with simple, proven tools to raise
Read the postMaking Reading Visible Again: Why I Joined the Get Caught Reading Campaign
A literacy advocate shares why modeling reading still matters in a screen-filled world—and how it connects to real
Read the postSummer Reading Crisis? Not in My House (And Not in Yours Either)
Author Maya Payne Smart talked to Fox 6 about how to sidestep the summer reading crisis by turning lazy days into summer learning
Read the postParents Are Made, Not Born, Research Shows: The Act of Caregiving Creates ‘Parenting Brain’
Parenting skills are developed, not innate. Discover how science shows caregiving shapes the brain, transforming adults into
Read the postReading Starts Before School—And Parents Are the Right Teachers
Empower your child from day one—discover how parents actually teach reading from the start through everyday moments, play, and
Read the postReading Reform Will Fail Without Families
Reading reforms need more than new curricula—they require active, informed family engagement to support children’s literacy
Read the postTo Hold Back Struggling Readers or Not: Indiana & Ohio Take Different Paths
As reading scores lag, Indiana and Ohio take diverging approaches to third-grade retention. Explore how each state tackles early
Read the postSubstitute Teaching as a Meaningful Side Hustle for Parents: Give Back and Make Money on Your Schedule
Looking for flexible work during school hours? Substitute teaching can be a great part-time job for parents—plus a way to
Read the post