Early Signs of Reading Struggles in Kids & What Parents Can Do

Foundations of Learning · Feb 17, 2026 · 14m

Reading doesn’t begin with letters. It begins with language.

In this episode, I’m walking you through:

• The early signs of reading struggles in toddlers and young children

• Why letter practice alone often doesn’t work • What phonological awareness actually is (in simple parent terms)

• How to strengthen pre-reading skills through play

• What to do if your child forgets letter sounds daily

• The difference between memorizing and mastering reading skills

Many parents think:

“If I just read more books, it’ll click.”

“If we practice flashcards more consistently, they’ll remember.”

“Maybe my…