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TODAY’S CHILD

USE TECHNOLOGY SMARTLY TO HELP YOU GET STARTED, HERE ARE SOME
Technology can be a fantastic support RECOMMENDED BOOKS BROKEN DOWN BY AGE GROUP:
for children with reading challenges,
such as dyslexia or ADHD. Audiobooks
and interactive e-books provide access For young children (ages 0-5):
to stories in a way that feels natural • The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle
without putting pressure on traditional • Goodnight Moon by Margaret Wise Brown
reading skills. For children with dyslexia, • Where the Wild Things Are by Maurice Sendak
engaging with stories through these • Winnie-the-Pooh by A.A. Milne
formats is not “cheating” – it’s a way • Anything by Julia Donaldson
to enjoy the richness of books without
the struggle. Digital tools open reading, For foundation phase children (ages 6-9):
making it enjoyable and achievable for all • The Gruffalo by Julia Donaldson
children, so they can dive into stories and • The Twits by Roald Dahl
explore new worlds in their own way. • George’s Marvellous Medicine by Roald Dahl
• The Day the Crayons Quit by Drew Daywalt
MAKE TIME FOR READING • Diary of a Wimpy Kid series by Jeff Kinney
WITHOUT SCREENS
Setting aside time for reading without For intermediate phase children (ages 10-13):
screens allows children to get into the • Harry Potter series by J.K. Rowling
habit. This could be a family reading • The Percy Jackson series by Rick Riordan
time after dinner or a weekend hour • Matilda by Roald Dahl
where everyone picks up a book. Little by • The Witches by Roald Dahl
little, reading becomes part of their daily • Holes by Louis Sachar for teenagers (ages 13-18):
routine, and they’ll come to enjoy this • The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins
quiet time away from screens.
• The Fault in Our Stars by John Green
• The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Nighttime by Mark Haddon
CELEBRATE LITTLE READING
WINS • 1984 by George Orwell
• The Book Thief by Markus Zusak
Acknowledging progress helps children
see reading as something positive.
Simple celebrations, like chatting about
a story they enjoyed or planning a book-
themed activity, can make a big impact.
Even setting up a mini book club with
friends or family brings excitement to
reading and gives them something to
look forward to. Helping children love
reading is a gift that lasts a lifetime.
Creating space for books in a world full
of screens helps them explore, imagine,
and grow. By making reading part of
family life, you’ll give them a love for
stories that’s always there, just waiting to
be enjoyed.

ABOUT HARMONY AT HOME
Harmony at Home, founded by Lauren
Fischer, is a wellness counselling and
coaching practice dedicated to helping
families create balance and build
meaningful connections. Harmony at
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strengthening relationships and growing
emotional resilience within the family.

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