If you’ve ever caught yourself saying, “Just one more page and then you can…”—you’re not alone. When reading turns into a negotiation, rewards can feel like the only way forward. But what if motivation could grow naturally—without stickers, snacks, or standoffs? In this episode of the Engaging Reluctant Readers Podcast, Ellen Westbrook opens up about why bribes and reward systems so often backfire when it comes to reading—and what to do instead. Through honest stories from her own family, she...
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If you’ve ever caught yourself saying, “Just one more page and then you can…”—you’re not alone. When reading turns into a negotiation, rewards can feel like the only way forward. But what if motivation could grow naturally—without stickers, snacks, or standoffs? In this episode of the Engaging Reluctant Readers Podcast, Ellen Westbrook opens up about why bribes and reward systems so often backfire when it comes to reading—and what to do instead. Through honest stories from her own family, she...
Back-to-School Chaos: Why Reading Feels Harder Right Now
Engaging Reluctant Readers
14 minutes
1 month ago
Back-to-School Chaos: Why Reading Feels Harder Right Now
Back-to-school season brings new routines, earlier mornings, and after-school exhaustion—and for many families, reading is the first thing to fall apart. If your child is suddenly resisting or your once-steady reading time feels impossible, you’re not alone. In this episode of the Engaging Reluctant Readers Podcast, Ellen Westbrook shares real-life stories of reading resistance, shifting schedules, and messy evenings to show you why reading feels harder during busy transitions—and why that do...
Engaging Reluctant Readers
If you’ve ever caught yourself saying, “Just one more page and then you can…”—you’re not alone. When reading turns into a negotiation, rewards can feel like the only way forward. But what if motivation could grow naturally—without stickers, snacks, or standoffs? In this episode of the Engaging Reluctant Readers Podcast, Ellen Westbrook opens up about why bribes and reward systems so often backfire when it comes to reading—and what to do instead. Through honest stories from her own family, she...
