Glenn Doman’s approach to early childhood literacy began with a simple belief: babies can read. Through decades of dedication to children with special needs, Glenn discovered that, with the right methods, even babies could learn to read. His pioneering Doman Method, which started with children with cerebral palsy, has now empowered millions of parents worldwide to teach their babies to read. In this article, Douglas Doman writes about the origins of the Doman Method and how it led to the creation of the bestseller, How to Teach Your Baby to Read, sparking a “Gentle Revolution” in early education.

Wondering when kids start reading and how to teach them through their early reading milestones? In this blog, we explore key developmental reading milestones for children under six, based on the Glenn Doman's Doman Method. From recognizing single words to reading full commercial books, learn how your child can achieve these milestones and develop a lifelong love for reading. Learn practical tips for teaching words, couplets, sentences, and how Doman Books are a bridge to independent reading.

The most significant benefit of the Doman Method became apparent last Christmas when Marlowe played the reading game with our three-year-old grandson, Jackson. Jackson's enthusiasm for reading validated the effectiveness of the method, spanning four generations.