Hi everyone, I’m feeling so overwhelmed right now. My 6 year old daughter is really struggling with reading, and I just don’t know what to do. It feels like no matter what I try, she doesn’t seem to be improving and it’s starting to affect her confidence in school. I’ve tried reading with her every day, even fun books but she still doesn’t seem interested and gets frustrated easily. I feel like I’m failing her as a mom and it’s really getting to me. I just want her to enjoy learning and feel good about herself. Any advice? Or anyone else in the same boat?
Samantha, I hear you. My son struggled with reading too and it was so hard to watch. It felt like the harder we tried, the more frustrated he got… You are NOT failing her. It’s tough when everyone around you seems to have kids who are thriving and you’re just sitting there wondering what you’re doing wrong. It will get better, even though it might not feel like it right now. Just wanted to say you’re not alone in this.
My daughter is 7 and we’ve been through the same thing. She would cry every time we pulled out a book and I’d end up feeling guilty for even pushing her to read. I’ve been told they all get there eventually but honestly, it’s really hard to wait for that to happen. It’s exhausting and makes you question if you’re doing everything wrong.
Thank you so much for your ocmments it really helps to know I’m not alone in this. I might give audiobooks a try as she does love listening to stories. I guess I just need to remind myself that progress isn’t always linear, but it’s hard not to feel like time is slipping away. I’ll keep showing up for her and try not to put too much pressure on either of us. It’s comforting to know others have been through this and come out the other side. 