The Consult For Kids blog is where practical articles for the adults around children are published. Posts cover topics connected to children’s learning and the people who support it. Recent examples include writing on reading fluency, one of the California reading standards, which describes fluency as the ability to read smoothly and accurately, and a book review of The One Minute Manager. The blog is a place to keep learning between sessions with kids.
Who the blog is for
The articles are written for parents, tutors, mentors, teachers and program staff who want accessible ideas they can apply. You do not need a background in education to find them useful. Each post aims to explain a topic clearly and connect it to real situations.
Topics you might find
- reading skills such as fluency and comprehension
- ways to support kids with homework and learning
- book reviews that relate leadership or management ideas to work with children
- thoughts on youth programs and the adults who run them
- practical tips for building routines and confidence
Browsing a few posts gives a good sense of the blog’s range.
Reading with a purpose
Blogs are most helpful when you read with a question in mind. Before browsing, think about a challenge you face, such as a child who reads slowly or a group that struggles with focus. Look for posts that speak to it. Then choose one idea to try.
Turning articles into action
After reading a post, jot down the most useful idea and how you might apply it this week. For example, after a post on fluency, you might try having a child reread a short passage several times to build smoothness. Small experiments turn reading into results.
Sharing what you learn
If a post helps, share it with other adults who support the same child or work in the same program. Discussing an article together can spark ideas and keep everyone aligned.
Making it a habit
Setting aside a few minutes each week to read one post builds steady learning without demanding much time. Over months, those small habits add up.
Connecting with resources
The blog pairs well with the Consult For Kids store, including the free Kids’ Program Toolkit and the monthly Gifted Gifts. Articles explain ideas; resources help you put them into practice.
Reading fluency at home
The fluency post is a good example of how a blog article can become an at-home habit. Short, repeated reading of the same passage, reading aloud together and listening to fluent reading models are simple activities parents and tutors can try in a few minutes, building the smoothness and accuracy that make reading more enjoyable for children.
Suggest a topic
Readers who would like to see a particular subject covered can reach the Consult For Kids team with the idea, and conversations with Brett are open for questions about applying anything you read.
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