Turn Reading Time Into Meaningful Conversations

Help your child build confidence, strengthen comprehension, and create lasting memories—one book at a time.

Your Child Will Fall in Love With Reading, One Conversation at a Time.

Because nothing beats hearing, "Mom, let me tell you what I just read!"

Reading time at home can be the best part of your child's day, and the best part of yours. Here's how.

Help your child experience the joy of discovery, the confidence of understanding, and the excitement of sharing what they've learned!

What Do Moms Think?

Meet The Educator

This started in a classroom. I'm an educator and a mom who watched too many children sit in front of books and felt nothing. Not because they couldn't read, but because nobody had ever shown them how to truly enjoy and engage with what they were reading. So I built a system that changed everything. Kids who used to dread reading started finishing books and asking for more. Parents who felt helpless started having the most beautiful conversations with their children about stories. That's what A.R.E. You? Actively Reading and Engaging® was made for. Not test scores. Moments of wonder. Moments of joy. Moments of discovery.

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  • They become active readers

    The color-coded annotation markers give your child a hands-on way to track their thinking, their questions, their "aha" moments, and the parts that made them feel something. Reading stops being passive.

  • No more guessing games

    Your child always knows what to do next. The easy routine and structure gives them a purpose inside every book so they're never just turning pages, they're genuinely thinking and discovering.

  • Reading becomes a moment you share together

    When your child finishes a chapter and runs to tell you everything and that's not an accident. That's the system working. We build the skills that lead to those conversations you'll remember forever.

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Read and Connect Bundle

$49.99 USD
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Everything your child needs to go from reluctant reader to "Mom, can we read one more chapter? Please!”

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need a teaching background to use this?

Not at all. The system was designed specifically for parents at home. If you can sit next to your child with a book, you can do this. The implementation guide walks you through everything.

What ages is this designed for?

The A.R.E. You?® system works beautifully for readers in grades 1 and beyond.If your child is reading independently, they're ready.

How quickly will I see a difference?

Most moms notice a shift in engagement within the first week. The conversations start naturally once children have a framework for what to pay attention to while they read.

Can this work alongside my child's school reading?

Absolutely — and it makes school reading richer too. The annotation system supports the same skills children use in the classroom, so home and school reinforce each other beautifully.

What if I order and it's not a good fit?

We stand behind what we've built. Reach out to us directly and we'll make it right. Your family's reading experience matters to us.