Why Isn’t My Child Making Progress in Reading?
The Real Reasons—and What You Can Do as a Mom
If you’re a mom whose child is still struggling to read, even after months (or years) of tutoring, you’re not alone.
Every week, I talk to parents who have tried everything—flashcards, apps, after-school help—only to watch their child’s confidence sink lower and lower.
So, what’s really going on?
The Hidden Struggles Behind Reading Failure
Dyslexia and reading difficulties aren’t caused by a lack of effort, intelligence, or love at home.
Most struggling readers have a brain that processes language differently—and surface-level tips or more “drill and kill” just don’t work.
Top signs your child’s reading struggles go deeper:
They guess at words or sound them out incorrectly, even after lots of practice
Spelling and writing are just as hard as reading
Homework is a daily battle, with tears or shutdowns
Their confidence is slipping, and they may say things like, “I’m just dumb”
Why Popular Approaches Often Miss the Mark
Many programs (even expensive, well-known ones) focus on memorization or visual tricks—asking kids to memorize sight words, rules, or word shapes.
But research shows that for children with dyslexia, the most effective path is building strong connections between spoken language and print—a method known as “speech-to-print.”
Speech-to-print instruction teaches reading the way the brain naturally learns language:
Start with what your child already knows—spoken words and sounds
Systematically connect those sounds to written letters and patterns
Practice reading and spelling in a way that feels logical, not overwhelming
Real Progress—Not Just More Practice
At Blossoming Skills Reading Therapy, we use a speech-to-print approach that’s backed by brain science and tailored for each child.
Here’s what makes our process different:
Short, focused sessions that respect your child’s mental bandwidth
No overloading of working memory—we avoid overwhelming rules or rote memorization
Personalized support and encouragement for families, not just kids
A real guarantee: Your child will make at least 1 grade level of reading progress in just 12 weeks—or your money back
What Other Moms Are Saying
“My son was significantly behind in reading until we found Catherine. We had tried tutoring before with no progress. I decided to try again and I’m so glad I did!”
—Parent of a Blossoming Skills Student
“She’s not a tutor, she’s a skilled reading therapist with the skills, knowledge, heart, and understanding to teach any child who learns differently, like my son.”
—Homeschool Parent
What Can You Do Next?
If you’re tired of seeing your child work so hard for so little progress, it’s time for a new approach—one that honors both the science and your family’s emotional journey.
Download my free Honest Parent Guide to Dyslexia Programs to see clear, research-backed comparisons of the most popular interventions, real parent stories, and the details of our unique guarantee.
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You don’t have to keep guessing. Real reading progress—and real hope—are possible.
