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While I'm writing this, I'm also thinking about some future posts I have to edit in the next couple of days. If I'm honest, I'm kinda dreading it because there’s so much to read. 😭 I love writing and growing the company in other areas; however, reading is my sore spot."

Don’t worry, I'll keep pushing through. 😎 I've got my jazz music ready, clearing out distractions, and I'm gonna plow straight through it!

However, the luxuries that adults have with sitting down and reading are skills we build up over the years of life we've lived, unless procrastination kicks in. 😅 Compared to kids, though, they have so many years to catch up to us. Depending on their age, your kid may not yet be at the stage to acquire skills like vocabulary, reading comprehension, grammar, and the different levels each encompasses."

I have a couple of real-life examples that you will be able to implement today. Personally, I don't like articles that just go over theories, so we're diving straight into the meat right after this lovely ad I have for you.

I'm seeing more and more people argue about what’s best for a child's reading habits. Some say it should be the responsibility of the school system and that teachers should do all the work. Others suggest sending children to after-care programs or paying for a tutor. Then there are those who believe it’s entirely the parents' responsibility for their child's progress. Realistically, each kid is unique, and we should all be cautious before generalizing and missing the bigger point.

We have to figure out what best fits our family and not let the world bog us down or scare us into such worry that it paralyzes us. That's why I have these easy examples you can test and try to see what works best for your home and individual schedules.

Example #1: Let your kid read the ingredients while cooking. When I first heard this, it blew my mind 🤯 For real, do you know how awesome this is? I get to do the thing that is needed (cooking), connect with my kid, build more memories, and they are practicing reading outside of school without me forcing them.

Example #2: Read billboards and street signs everywhere you go. I remember being a young lad; my parents would ask me which street we passed, and sometimes I got annoyed. Now, I look back and am so thankful. I have a map in my head of the whole city, knowing all of the streets—not to toot my horn. I've got one more if your mind was blown like mine after this short break.

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