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Insights on
reading, habits,
and children.

Research, analysis, and honest thinking about how children learn to read — and what parents and educators can do about it.

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Child Development
The Science of Reading Habits: Why Your Child Resists — and How to Fix It
Research shows children don't resist reading because they lack ability. They resist because nothing was designed to make them want to continue. Here's what the science says — and what StoryTime does differently.
Read article → June 3, 2026 · 6 min read
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Industry Analysis
Why Every Major Reading App Fails at the Same Thing — and What StoryTime Does Differently
Epic, Reading Eggs, Lingokids, HOMER, ABCmouse — they all stop working at the same moment. Here is exactly why, and why that gap is where StoryTime was built.
May 28, 2026 · 8 min read
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ESL Families
For ESL Families: Why Daily English Reading Matters More Than Weekly English Classes
Research on language acquisition is clear — daily exposure beats intensive but infrequent study. Here is what that means for your child's English, and how to make it happen at home.
May 20, 2026 · 7 min read
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Product
The Abandoned Age Group: Why 9–13 Year Olds Have No Good Reading Apps — Until Now
Every major children's reading app stops at age 8. We mapped the gap, interviewed parents, and built the solution. Here is what we found and why it matters.
May 12, 2026 · 5 min read
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Parenting
The Screen Time Guilt Is Real — Here Is the Only Honest Answer to It
Every parent feels it. The moment you hand over the tablet, something tightens. What if there was screen time you didn't have to apologise for? Here's what the research says — and what genuinely solves the problem.
May 5, 2026 · 5 min read