Thank God It's Toby: Highlights

Dr Alison Parker, PhD, is a passionate educator and child development expert who believes that every child has the potential to succeed—especially when parents are given the right tools to help. With years of experience in K–12 education, language and literacy, and child development, she’s dedicated her career to helping families and schools bridge the reading achievement gap.In her book Mom is the Missing Link!: The Power is Within You!, Dr Parker shares 25 practical, research-backed strategies that parents—especially moms and caregivers—can use to nurture a love of reading in their children. Her goal? To make literacy support something that fits into real life, not something that feels overwhelming or out of reach.Whether you're a parent trying to help your child catch up in school, a teacher looking for ways to connect with families, or a school leader searching for proven ways to boost literacy, Dr Parker’s message is simple but powerful: with the right support, every child can thrive. Through her work, she continues to inspire others to take an active role in children’s learning and to believe in the power of everyday moments to make a lifelong difference.