Building Strong Readers

About Building Strong Readers

The go-to podcast for parents, teachers and caregivers looking to support readers of all abilities. Hosted by Carissa Dahl, a certified reading teacher, special education teacher and mom to children with disabilities, this podcast provides easy to implement strategies, resources and real-life examples to help every child foster a life long love of reading.

Publisher

Carissa Dahl

Category

education

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

24 May 2025

Latest episode

16 Nov 2025

Latest episodes

7 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   16 Nov 2025

   Letting Go of "Perfect": How to Keep Moving Forward in Reading and Life

   Whether your child is struggling with reading, feeling frustrated, or avoiding practice, this episode gives you simple, doable strategies to build confidence, reduce stress, and make progress one small step at a time. You'll learn: Why "progress, not perfection" helps children become stronger, more confident readers.How to encourage reading at home without overwhelm.Ways to support struggling readers using small, consistent habits.Life tips that help both parents and kids let go of perfe...

2. 

   12 Jul 2025

   Why Reading Aloud Still Matters: What Parents Need to Know

   In this episode of Building Strong Readers, we respond to a recent HarperCollins article revealing a surprising trend: more parents are skipping daily read-aloud time with their children. But why does this matter? Today, we explore how reading aloud, especially in the early years, boosts language development, strengthens bonds, and lays the foundation for lifelong learning. Whether you're a busy parent, caregiver, or teacher, this conversation will inspire you to reclaim story time as one of ...

3. 

   28 Jun 2025

   Why Summer Reading Programs Matter: How to Make the Most of Them

   This episode explores the importance of summer reading programs, especially for struggling readers, and provides creative ways to make reading fun and adaptable for various needs.

4. 

   17 Jun 2025

   How a K-Pop Concert Strengthened My Child's Reading: 6 Ways to Support Your Child's Interests and Literacy

   Host, [HOST NAME], shares a personal story about attending a K-Pop concert with her daughters and how it fostered literacy growth, offering six strategies to connect interests with reading habits.

5. 

   11 Jun 2025

   The Emotional Journey of Helping a Struggling Reader: Encouragement for Parents & Caregivers

   Host discusses the emotional challenges of supporting struggling readers as a parent, offering encouragement and validation for those navigating similar journeys in this personal reflection.

6. 

   4 Jun 2025

   Welcome to Building Strong Readers: What to Expect & My Story

   Host Carissa Dahl introduces the Building Strong Readers podcast, sharing her background as a reading specialist and special education teacher to support parents and educators of children with reading challenges.

7. 

   24 May 2025

   Trailer: Building Strong Readers

   Carissa Dahl introduces her podcast, offering simple strategies and encouragement to parents who want to support their children's reading development.

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

2 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 23 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

28

Social presence

91

YouTube

0

Engagement

0

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