In this episode, I’m talking honestly about something so many parents worry about - a child who “won’t read”, says reading is boring, or hasn’t picked up a book in years.
I explain why this isn’t a motivation problem at all, but a skills gap in reading identity, attention, language, and confidence. And once you understand what’s really going on underneath the surface, helping your child become a reader becomes far more straightforward.
I walk you through the wide‑lens view of reading: why some children haven’t yet found the right book, why reading has accidentally become a chore, and why the digital world makes sustained attention harder for every child.
I also share five practical things you can start today to help your child rediscover a love of reading that lasts for life.
So take a seat, pour yourself a cuppa, and enjoy the conversation…
Highlights from this episode:
01:00 - The biggest predictor of academic success
04:03 - Why reading skills matter
08:06 - 5 things that actually help
12:06 - Let your kids read whatever they want
16:38 - Model reading to your children
19:22 - Stop doing these things right now
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