For parents of kids ages 4–11 who struggle to read

When Your Child Struggles to Read, the Right Help Changes Everything

It all happens from home, one–on–one, with a reading plan built just for your child — no driving to a center, no one–size–fits–all worksheets. Just the right help, from someone who has guided hundreds of kids through this exact struggle.

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20+
Years teaching kids to read
200+
Kids helped, one by one
10,000+
One-on-one hours
1:1
Always just your child
You already know

You don't need a test to tell you something's wrong.

Do any of these sound like your house? If so, your gut is right.

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They make excuses right before reading time. Every night.

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They guess words from the first letter instead of sounding them out.

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They read the same line three times — and you watch them give up a little more each time.

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They've started to say the words that break your heart: “I'm dumb.”

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You watch the other kids race ahead, and your heart sinks as yours slips further behind.

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A bright, funny kid who has started to shrink — hiding in the back, hoping no one calls on them.

This is not your child's fault. And it is not too late.

But the longer you wait, the harder it gets. Here's why ↓

The hard truth

Reading doesn't wait for kids to catch up.

We're not trying to scare you. These are real numbers. They're also the reason a little help now beats a lot of worry later.

2 in 5

That's how many 4th graders today can't read at a basic level. It's the most in over 20 years.

Source: The Nation's Report Card (NAEP), 2024

Kids who can't read well by the end of 3rd grade are 4 times more likely to not finish high school.

Source: Annie E. Casey Foundation, “Double Jeopardy”

Grade 3

Until then, kids learn to read. After that, they read to learn. Soon, every subject needs it.

Source: Hunter College / Annie E. Casey research

But here's the good news: a struggling reader is not a stuck reader.

Every month you wait, the gap grows. Every month you act, it shrinks. So let's start now.

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How it works

Simple for you. Made just for your child.

No big workbooks. No room full of strangers. Just your child, a kind expert, and a plan that fits how they learn. We do the hard part.

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We find the real problem

A warm chat and a quick check show us the exact spot where reading breaks down. No guessing.

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We build their plan

Dr. Meg makes a plan just for your child — their gaps, their pace, the stuff they love.

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We meet from home

Live, one-on-one lessons online. No driving. No waiting room. Just your kid and Dr. Meg.

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You see them shine

Confidence comes first. Then the jump — many kids climb 1 to 2 reading levels.

⏱️ Just minutes a day 🏠 100% from home 😀 No nightly fights 📝 No contract to start
PhDDoctor of
Education
From one mom to another

Dr. Meg didn't just read about this. She lived it — four times.

Be Alright Tutoring didn't start in an office. It started at a kitchen table. Dr. Meg watched all four of her own kids struggle to read. The usual advice — “they'll grow out of it” — just wasn't enough.

So she got her doctorate in education. Then she spent 20 years turning what worked for her own kids into a plan she can give to yours. Today she's helped over 200 children read — one child at a time.

“I've sat right where you're sitting. I know the worry that keeps you up at night. And I know it can get better — because I watched it happen in my own home, four times.”

– Dr. Meg

Doctorate in education 20+ years teaching Mom of four Founder, Be Alright
Real kids, real change

First the smile comes back. Then the grades.

Grades aren't everything. But when a child jumps a reading level, you can see it — and you can feel it at home. These are real progress reports and messages from families, shared with permission.

Up 1 to 2 reading levels

A common result for kids who stick with the plan — often in a single school year.

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What parents are saying

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Only a few spots open — it's one-on-one

Start with a free call. Not a commitment.

Because every child works right with Dr. Meg, she can only take a few new kids at a time. On the call, you'll learn exactly what's holding your child back — even if you never sign up.

The most costly choice is the free one: waiting another year and hoping it fixes itself.

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Questions moms ask first

My child is only 4 (or already 11). Too early? Too late?
Neither. This is made for ages 4 up to about 5th grade. Early is great. Later still works well. Kids can grow as readers at any age — we just start in the right spot.
Can online really help with reading?
Yes — and often it's better. Your child is calm at home. There's no drive and no waiting room. The whole lesson is just for them, live with Dr. Meg. It's not an app left to do the work alone.
We already have a tutor or an IEP. How is this different?
Most tutoring just does the same thing louder. We start by finding the exact spot where reading breaks, then build a plan only for your child. Many families come to us after other help stopped working. It can work right alongside your child's school team.
How fast will we see a change?
Confidence often shifts in the first few weeks. Bigger jumps in reading level grow from there — many kids climb 1 to 2 levels over time. Your free call will give you a real picture for your child.
What does it cost?
Every plan is one-on-one and made to fit, so the price depends on what your child needs. That's what the free call is for — a clear, honest answer with no pressure to sign up.

It's going to be alright.

Your child is one good plan away from loving books.

Spend 20 minutes with Dr. Meg. Leave knowing what's wrong and what to do — even if you do it on your own.

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