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Adventures in Parenting was born to bring Library sponsored parenting programs and trusted information to you on your time! Adventures in Parenting is hosted by Patchogue-Medford Librarians (and busy moms) Jessi and Erin. Listen, laugh and learn as they talk to experts in all areas of parenting.
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Friday Nov 14, 2025
Friday Nov 14, 2025
We're back just in time for Family Literacy Month this November! In this episode, we're diving into an important discussion relevant to parents everywhere - how kids really learn to read. Join Jessi and Erin with a special guest, Chad Aldeman, creator of Read Not Guess. This free, online resource is helping families and schools shift toward Structured Literacy, which is focused on letter sounds and builds difficulty as a child progresses with the goal of creating fundamental building blocks for comprehension and critical thinking.
In this episode learn all about:
- 📉Current U.S. literacy statistics
- 📖Practical, evidence-based ways to support your child’s reading journey at home
- 🚩How to spot a child struggling to read
- 💡Benefits of science-based reading instruction
Episode #22, November 2025
For more resources on this topic, check out our topic guide: Resource Guide Episode 22
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