I often find myself getting frustrated with my son when I try to teach him to read. What can I do to make it more fun and easier for him to learn? He is 7 years old and knows how to read some books on his own.

I think the key here might be to identify the cause of your frustration with him. Is it because he’s a slow reader and you think he should be able to read faster? Is it because he stumbles on way too many words? Is it because he hates to read and you have to fight him to sit still long enough to finish a story? There are many reasons why it’s not an enjoyable experience for you (and probably not for him either). Once you identify why it’s not going well, then you’ll be able to begin to solve the problem. There are many techniques that his schoolteacher might be able to help you with, once you’ve discovered what it is that’s frustrating you both. Figuring out the “why” may be a key to then being able to figure out the “how.” Be patient and keep trying. I commend you for being so willing to work with your child.