I used to think that every child had to read by 5 or 6 years old. I used to fear being “behind,” and I often pushed through curricula to stay on track. Despite my pushing and stress, however, two of my children still had a harder time with reading. One was diagnosed with dyslexia, and one had eye convergence insufficiency. The other child decided she would read by 3 years old and now reads books well above her “grade level.” Had I based my parenting or teaching on either one

I first heard of the term “Morning Time” on a podcast by Pam Barnhill. It was the term that a veteran homeschool mom Cindy Rollins coined...

I used to believe every child needed to read by a certain age—and I felt anxious when we fell “behind.” But the truth is, each child’s journey is beautifully unique. Some take off early, others take time, and both are perfectly okay. Over the years, I’ve learned that true education isn’t about keeping pace with a system—it’s about nurturing hearts and minds, encouraging growth, and trusting that learning will flourish when the child is ready.