6. Bonding With Your Child Through Reading Activities With Amy Herzog

In this episode of Mind Your Mama, our guest Amy Herzog, a reading specialist, discusses how we can support our children in learning to read, especially when facing challenges. Amy shares her experience as a teacher and explains how to turn reading struggles into opportunities for connection and fun. She emphasizes the importance of play in the learning process, offering creative tips for making reading enjoyable and engaging for children, especially those with learning differences like dyslexia or ADHD. The conversation also covers strategies for improving comprehension and building confidence in readers, no matter their age.The power of play can make reading fun and help children stay engaged in learningBreaking reading into smaller parts, highlighting key points, and discussing the content can improve comprehensionCelebrating small reading successes helps build confidence and encourages children to keep goingSimple materials like index cards can be used to create fun and engaging reading gamesWorking at a child's pace and using flexible approaches is essential for supporting struggling readersConnect with Lauren:Instagram: @laurentroutrn_coachEmail: [email protected]