Hal’s frustration when he encounters difficult words is sometimes matched by his dad’s frustration!

For the first time seven-year-old Hal has read a whole page with no pictures on it – with a little help from a tape! His father, psychodynamic counsellor Roger Mills, describes what happened.

New tactics were needed when six-year-old Hal became demoralised on encountering difficult words. His father, psychodynamic counsellor Roger Mills, describes how he changed his approach when listening to Hal read.

When six-year-old Hal makes mistakes with his literacy homework he gets furious if he is corrected. His father, psychodynamic counsellor Roger Mills, wonders why.

A father’s favourite book from childhood may not equally delight his son. Psychodynamic counsellor Roger Mills explains what happened when he read Stig of the Dump to his six-year-old son Hal.

Hal is now six and a half and enjoying writing is more important than correct spelling. His father, psychodynamic counsellorRoger Mills, explains.

Hal is now six and four months and is reading whole books by himself! His father, psychodynamic counsellor Roger Mills , explains.

Hal is now 6 and two months and writing thank you letters is a frustrating business. His father, psychodynamic counsellor Roger Mills, explains.

Hal is now six and for storytime at home it has to be Roald Dahl. His father, psychodynamic counsellor Roger Mills , explains.