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Reading Is Not a Natural Skill — So Why Are We Teaching It Like It Is? | Episode 14
Many people assume that reading is a natural skill — like talking or walking — that children will pick up simply by being exposed to...
MindChild Institute
Jul 30, 20252 min read


The Trauma of Reading Failure: Breaking the Shame Cycle: Episode 13
For many struggling readers, the experience of reading aloud in class can be a deeply traumatic one. Being “the slow reader” or stumbling...
MindChild Institute
Jul 29, 20252 min read


When Kids Can’t Read, They Act Out — The Hidden Link Between Literacy & Behavior | SOR BLOG POST 12
Struggling with reading isn’t just an academic problem — it can deeply affect a child’s emotions and behavior. The Emotional Toll of...
MindChild Institute
Jul 28, 20252 min read


When Kids Can’t Read, They Act Out — The Hidden Link Between Literacy & Behavior | SOR BLOG POST 12
When it comes to teaching reading, many schools know that some curricula aren’t working — yet they keep using them year after year. Why?...
MindChild Institute
Jul 27, 20252 min read


How Teacher Prep Programs Are Failing Future Educators — And Why It Hurts Reading | SOR BLOG POST 10
Imagine stepping into a classroom on day one as a new teacher — excited but overwhelmed. Now imagine being asked to teach reading, one of...
MindChild Institute
Jul 26, 20252 min read


The Misunderstood Science of Reading: What It Really Means for Education | SOR BLOG POST 9
If you’ve been paying attention to literacy discussions lately, you’ve probably heard the phrase “Science of Reading” thrown around a...
MindChild Institute
Jul 25, 20252 min read


The Great Reading Mistake — How Balanced Literacy Failed Millions | The Literacy Crisis | Episode 8
The Great Reading Mistake: How Balanced Literacy Left Millions Behind | SOR BLOG POST 8 It sounded like a good idea at the time. Instead...
MindChild Institute
Jul 24, 20253 min read


INTPs & Dyslexia – The Quiet Struggle to Read | The Literacy Crisis | Episode 7
Post: INTPs & Dyslexia – A Quiet Struggle with Language If you’re following the blog posts about personality type and child development -...
MindChild Institute
Jul 23, 20252 min read


The Literacy Crisis | Episode 6: Why Letter Reversals Aren’t Always Dyslexia
Why Letter Reversals Are Normal — and When They’re a Flag for Dyslexia It’s a common myth that reversing letters like “b” and “d” is a...
MindChild Institute
Jul 22, 20251 min read
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