{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Phases - A Parenting podcast with Dr Courtney","title":"Psychologist-Backed Tips to Support Struggling Readers At Home","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":1323,"description":"October is Dyslexia Awareness month! Dr. Courtney Tolinski and her husband, Scott, dive deeper into supporting struggling readers at home. Whether you suspect your child may have dyslexia or if they're just behind a bit in reading, this episode highlights the top tips that you can use to help your child read with confidence. We discuss:\nA review of what dyslexia is and how to explain it to your child.\nWhat parents often get wrong when trying to help their child with reading.\nThe best tips to help with reading at home, including how to pick appropriate books and incorporate technology. \nWhether audiobooks are a 'shortcut' or a necessity for struggling readers.\nHomework tips that lessen the burden of reading at home.\nHow to get more support with reading if your child is still struggling.  \nResources Mentioned:\nLexile Book Finder: https://hub.lexile.com/find-a-book/\nScholastic Wizard: https://www.scholastic.com/teachers/teaching-tools/articles/looking-for-scholastic-book-wizard--here-s-where-to-find-it-.html\nTonie Box\nYoto Player\nSora\nLibby\nKindle Colorsoft\nHave a question for Dr. Courtney? Leave it here and we may answer it in our next Q&A. ","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/JwgOtlLZu5zWNX31LsQ1rHvkxbTlPEzazaBSlcazEI8/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS85YzFj/ZmE3M2IzMTI0OWY4/MGViM2ZjMTE5ZDM1/MTc4Yy5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}