Erica Triggs

When I read, I get tired. Sometimes I can only make it through five pages before my brain needs a break. I like reading in the car when I’m a passenger, but it often ends with me falling asleep. Then I feel disappointed, like I should have been able to read more. This is what dyslexia looks like for me as an adult. Not an inability to read, but the mental fatigue that comes with it. Growing Up With Dyslexia (Before I Had the Word for It) When I was growing up, I loved reading. I still...

A practical, parent-friendly checklist for Westchester County families If you’re a parent in Westchester County, NY  wondering whether your child is truly ready for kindergarten, you’re not alone. Kindergarten expectations have changed a lot over the years, and many Westchester families look for guidance on what skills actually matter. Below are six foundational readiness skills, plus simple at-home strategies if your child needs support. 1. They Know How to Rhyme Rhyming is one of the...