Developing reading habits in my children is so important to me, but how do I do this? How can I ensure I’m raising readers? Please HELP! Does this sound like you? If so, you aren’t alone. This post has Happily Ever Elephants’ essential reading tips and strategies to help you raise kids who love to...

Reading is one of the most fundamental skills children need to learn to be successful. Not only do good reading skills benefit students academically, they are also a skill required for lifelong success. Reading develops vocabulary, increases attention span, and promotes stronger analytical thinking. GETTING YOUR CHILD INTERESTED IN READING The key to encouraging reading...

Learning to read is a complex process that doesn’t happen on its own. The best way to teach kids to read is by making it fun. Most people don’t think about the process of learning to read until they decide to start teaching their own children at home. Contrary to what some people believe, learning...

Who needs to learn how to read? After all, we all learned how to read fairly early in life, usually in elementary school, right? But do you know how to really read? More importantly, are you really reading? Reading can make you a better writer, as long as you’re paying attention and actually leaving time to write. What we’re talking about...