E9: Beyond Apps and Tutors: Free Reading Support That Every Parent Can Provide

Reading scores are falling, and parents are drowning in conflicting advice about how to help their struggling readers. But here's the empowering truth most families don't hear: you can meaningfully support your child's reading journey without spending a single dollar—even if you struggle with reading yourself.

In this episode, Stacy Hurst, Chief Academic Advisor at Reading Horizons and Assistant Professor of Elementary Education at Southern Utah University, shares five zero-cost strategies that work for every family, regardless of income or education level. From building vocabulary through everyday conversation to knowing when to trust your instincts about reading difficulties, Stacy cuts through the noise with practical, research-backed advice that busy parents can implement today.

Whether you're worried about your child's progress or just want to reinforce what they're learning at school, this episode offers reassurance and actionable steps. Because strong readers are built little by little—and parents have more power than they think.