Most children are divided into 2 camps when it comes to reading. Those who are bookworms and always have their nose in a book, and those who just will not read (some might struggle, others can but just won’t read). If your child is in the ‘won’t read’ camp, it can make you feel like…
How to buy books without breaking the bank
If you’re a bookworm, you might want to get hold of cheap books and cut down on your book spending. I love reading. I’ve always been a bookworm. (It’s why I’m sad that N isn’t a fan of reading – he likes the thought of books, new books, but reading for leisure just passes him…
The reluctant reader is no more – maybe
When you have a child who doesn’t seem fussed about reading, it’s hard to know what to do to encourage them without putting too much pressure on and turning them off even more. As a bookworm myself, it’s even harder as I don’t understand why anyone wouldn’t like to read. If not for the adventure…
Feeling guilty about lack of reading
When you’re pregnant your main wish for your child is that they’re healthy. The next wish is that you know what you’re doing and can cope with having a baby. And then a variety of different hopes. For me I didn’t want my child to struggle at school. Life is hard enough sometimes, adding in…
My reading habits and how to make time to read
I love to read, and always have done. It’s one of the reasons I despair at N not being that interested in reading himself. He loves books and having someone else read him a story, but I’m still trying to find the book that is going to be the one to get him to read…
