The Teacher's Desk

Resources for bedtime and reading

Simple, practical guides from a longtime teacher, on calmer bedtimes, reading aloud, and helping your child fall in love with stories.

How to Build a Screen-Free Bedtime Routine

A calm, simple plan from a longtime teacher for winding kids down at night. Why screens make sleep harder, and the gentle steps that help your child feel safe and ready to rest.

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Helping a Child Who Finds Reading Hard

A warm, low-pressure guide from a teacher on building reading confidence at home, grounded in the Science of Reading.

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A School-Night Bedtime Routine for Busy Parents

A simple, repeatable wind-down for working parents, Sunday through Thursday. Protect sleep, keep it short, and make it easy on the hardest nights.

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Why Reading Aloud to Your Child Matters

A warm, practical look at what your child gains when you read aloud, plus simple ways to make it a nightly habit that sticks.

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The Science of Connection: Why a Bedtime Story Brings You Closer

A calm nightly story does more than fill the time before sleep. It builds trust, helps your child feel safe, and grows their words and their heart.

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Using Bedtime Stories to Welcome a New Sibling

A calm nightly story can help your older child feel seen and safe when a new baby is on the way. Here are gentle, practical ways to use that quiet time well.

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How to Raise a Child Who Loves Reading

Simple, warm habits at home that help kids fall in love with books, grounded in the Science of Reading and the read-aloud consensus.

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What to Do When Your Child Will Not Go to Bed

Calm, simple ways to handle bedtime stalling and resistance, from a teacher and parent who has been there many times.

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