Teach Them Diligently

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Struggling to teach your child to read? Feeling overwhelmed and unsure where to start? Join us as we chat with Lydia Callahan, a seasoned educator and founder of Reading HQ, who shares invaluable insights on overcoming reading anxiety and empowering parents to help their children succeed. Discover practical strategies, essential tools, and the importance of a positive mindset in fostering a love of learning. 

Meet the Guest:

Lydia Callahan has 16 years experience in the field of education, two master’s degrees, and is currently completing a PhD in Literacy. Her classroom experience centers around the lower elementary end, with multiple years in preschool, 1st, and 2nd grade. After the classroom experience, she worked as a consultant and contributing author for several textbook publishers, and became a national trainer, specializing in curriculum planning, reading instruction, comprehension building, and questioning strategies. For the last three years, she has been busy creating The Reading HQ, a supplemental reading program to help students become better readers.

Key Takeaways:
  • Teaching children to read can be overwhelming, but it is important to approach it with seriousness and care. 
  • Each child is unique and learns differently, so individualized approaches to teaching reading are necessary. 
  • Early childhood education plays a crucial role in setting a foundation for reading skills and instilling a love of learning. 
  • The Reading HQ program offers targeted resources to help children who may be struggling with reading. 
  • Podcast Sponsor:


    Ready to Experience Your Faith? Word of Life creates faith defining experiences that give students and families the opportunity to encounter God and grow in their spiritual walk. Through Camps, the Bible Institute, Youth ministries and International Ministries, Word of Life is a catalyst for lasting life change and eternal impact. Visit www.wol.org to learn more! 

    Additional Resources:

    Click HERE to find out more about The Reading HQ

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