Helping Your Child to Read Can be a Difficult Task

Helping Your Child to Read Can be a Difficult Task
Most parents would like to read with their children but they do not know where to begin or what to do. Adults can be good readers, but they cannot help their children to read. This can be very difficult and frustrating for many parents. They must have the patience to help children and be ok with them making mistakes. Here are some things that parents need to know about their children:

1. Every child wants to learn
2. Every child learn differently and at his or her own pace
3. Some children have reading issues (disabilities) that make them see the words on a page different from the way we see them. 
4. Children must be given time to process information and new words - do not rush your child to say the word.
5. Learning is different for maturity 
6. Relax and be ok with your child when he/she makes mistakes 
7. Team-read - take turns reading - children will hear what good reading sounds like
8. Some children may struggle with memory and they need to understand how words are formed or how sounds are made.
9. Never get angry with a child who is struggling to read. This can affect his/her self-confidence.
10. Always praise or encourage your child when he/she says the correct word. 
11. When your child reaches a frustration level - stop and help him/her. 
12. Never allow your child to struggle and cry when reading. 
13. Get help for your child - get a tutor if you can afford it.
14. Talk to your child's teacher - they can be resources at school to help the child. 
15. Never compare a struggling child to his/her sibling who is a good reader.
16. Focus on the positive things that your child can do.