What can I expect once I enroll in Miss Buddy Reads?

I totally understand and appreciate you want to get to the details of what’s in the Miss Buddy Reads program! Before we jump into those details, is it really about knowing what each section is about, or is it about being concerned that you won’t get the results you want? 

A good question to ask yourself is, how much growth could your child experience if you have a solid plan to support them? How much easier will it be to have an expert creating your plan and supporting you along the way?

Also, the best way to find out exactly what’s inside is to join and try it out!! We’ve included a rock-solid 7-day trial, so if it’s not what you expected, just email us at hi@developingreadersacademy.com in the 14-day window, and we can give each other a virtual hug goodbye! There’s truly no risk for you.  

Will this help my dyslexic, ADHD, or autistic child?

If you’re concerned that your neurodivergent child’s learning differences won’t be addressed and you’ll be stuck with yet another ineffective resource, I get it! As moms of neurodivergent children, we know kids need flexible options for their unique brains. 

That’s why we created this program to be accessible and beneficial for ALL types of learners. And what’s more important: trying something that could help OR not trying because it might not help? 

And it’s another reason we have our 14-day trial! If this isn’t fit for your child or family, just let us know at hi@developingreadersacademy.com within 14 days, and you’ll be able to move on AND have more clarity about what does or doesn’t work for your child!  

How does the assessment work? Is it done over Zoom?

Our assessment is ridiculously simple and will help you determine which of our five steps to start with your child!

You'll use an online tool (it's right in your portal) that's an interactive quiz. After answering a few questions, you'll get a bird' s-eye view of where your child is.

We will automatically get the results as soon as you complete it and put together your family's personalized game plan!

We will all know with certainty what exact skills your child needs to work on to move forward.

Can’t I just go on YouTube and find videos to teach my child? How is this different?

Are there a lot of videos on YouTube that are working on reading? Oh yes! 

But if you go to YouTube to try and find out how to lose 10 pounds, how many results will you get? How will you know which ones work for you? How easy is it to give up on YouTube videos or jump around from one approach to another? How many videos are up that are created by people who have never actually done the thing they claim to help with? 

It’s not a matter of free content out there, it’s a matter of finding a solution that actually works on your child's needs with a proven approach and a well-thought-out plan. You will not find that on YouTube, with random apps, or with flashcards and workbooks from the dollar section of a store.  

Is there any support available if I have questions or get stuck?

You may be nervous about an online option that is not live because it feels like a lot of the work is put on your shoulders. I totally get that feeling!

But think about meal delivery services like HelloFresh. You get all the ingredients measured out and step-by-step instructions (with pictures!), so basically, you dump things in, stir, and enjoy! You get to be the chef (without any of the hard work!). That’s basically what the Miss Buddy Reads program is.

The assessment is interactive and easy, we put together your family plan for you, assign the lessons your child needs, and all you have to do is hit play. You’re the “chef” but we do all the teaching! 

And the best part: if you have any roadblocks, questions, or need anything along the way, we are just an email or a text away from answering your questions and bringing you clarity!  

When will we start seeing results?

I know it’s tempting in today’s world to want to see instantaneous results. And don’t get me wrong—after the first week, you’ll have clarity about what your child needs. Then, after completing the first lesson, your child will already have mastered new skills.

But isn’t it more important to focus on how deeply your child is learning these skills other than how fast they are learning them? 

It reminds me of my son’s swimming lessons. We first got lessons through community ed, pushing him along from level to level. Did he “pass” quickly? Yes! Did he actually know how to swim? No. When we switched to a better pool, with better instruction that worked on what he was missing, it took slightly longer, but he ACTUALLY learned how to swim! I’m way more impressed with the second option!

It’s the same with learning how to read. Some kids will learn faster than others. It’s the nature of how brains are wired. But speed is way less important than effectiveness and building lifelong skills. We like to say, go slow to go fast!  

Is there any support available if I have questions or get stuck?

You may be nervous about an online option that is not live because it feels like a lot of the work is put on your shoulders. I totally get that feeling!

But think about meal delivery services like HelloFresh. You get all the ingredients measured out and step-by-step instructions (with pictures!), so basically, you dump things in, stir, and enjoy! You get to be the chef (without any of the hard work!). That’s basically what the Miss Buddy Reads program is.

The assessment is interactive and easy, we put together your family plan for you, assign the lessons your child needs, and all you have to do is hit play. You’re the “chef” but we do all the teaching! 

And the best part: if you have any roadblocks, questions, or need anything along the way, we are just an email or a text away from answering your questions and bringing you clarity!  

We don’t have much extra time, will this work for us?

If you’re thinking, this will take too long…compared to what? Hiring a private tutor? Trying to plan, prep and get your child excited about learning on your own? Skipping learning altogether and having to do twice the “catch-up”  in the future? 

We take half of the time of traditional tutoring (spread throughout the week!), do all the planning and teaching for you, and it’s a fraction of the investment of a tutor.  

When will we start seeing results?

I know it’s tempting in today’s world to want to see instantaneous results. And don’t get me wrong—after the first week, you’ll have clarity about what your child needs. Then, after completing the first lesson, your child will already have mastered new skills.

But isn’t it more important to focus on how deeply your child is learning these skills other than how fast they are learning them? 

It reminds me of my son’s swimming lessons. We first got lessons through community ed, pushing him along from level to level. Did he “pass” quickly? Yes! Did he actually know how to swim? No. When we switched to a better pool, with better instruction that worked on what he was missing, it took slightly longer, but he ACTUALLY learned how to swim! I’m way more impressed with the second option!

It’s the same with learning how to read. Some kids will learn faster than others. It’s the nature of how brains are wired. But speed is way less important than effectiveness and building lifelong skills. We like to say, go slow to go fast!  

I have more than 1 child learning to read. Do I have to enroll them each separately?

Nope! You are enrolling your whole family so anyone who could benefit from our program can participate!

Let us know after you enroll that you'll have more than one child going through so we can set you up for success.