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The Power of Inflection in Early Reading
When most parents think about teaching their little one to read, they picture stacks of flashcards, big red words, and short, snappy sessions. What often gets overlooked, though, is how we present those words. That “how” makes all the difference — and it’s wrapped up in something as simple as inflection. What Is Inflection? In Read more
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From Whole Words to Phonics: How We Layered It In (and Why Age 2 Was the Perfect Time)
When you’ve been teaching your baby to read using the whole word method, it can feel tricky to know when to introduce phonics. It can also be difficult to determine how to begin. Do you wait until they’re older? Do you stop showing whole words and switch to letters? The answer, in our experience, is: Read more
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Screen Presentations vs. Physical Flashcards: What’s Best for Early Learning?
One of the most common questions I get from parents starting out with early learning is this: Should I use printed flashcards or screen presentations with my baby? It’s a great question — and like many things in parenting, the answer isn’t black and white. Both methods have their place, and both can support your Read more
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Can Babies Really Learn to Read? 7 Perspectives to Know Before You Decide
When you first hear that babies can learn to read, your first instinct might be confusion—or even doubt. That’s normal. The topic brings up strong reactions because it touches on early development, parenting choices, and ideas about what kids should be doing at certain ages. The truth? There are many different opinions on this. And Read more
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The 5 Pillars of a Strong Early Reading Program
Teaching your baby to read can feel bold — even radical. Most kids don’t start formal reading instruction until age 5 or 6. But early reading is not about pushing or pressuring. It’s about creating a loving, responsive environment where language and print are a joyful part of everyday life. I’ve researched, practiced, and taught Read more
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Is Glenn Doman’s Method Just the Look-Say Method in Disguise? Let’s Talk.
If you’ve ever wandered into a comment section under one of my videos showing a baby reading big red words, you’ve probably seen it: “This is just the look-say method. It doesn’t work.” A confident declaration—usually followed by a vague reference to “the science of reading.” But here’s the thing: while both Doman’s method and Read more
