Counting On alum Joy-Anna Duggar Forsyth is back with an exciting update about her son, Gideon. The 26-year-old mom has been embracing every moment with her kids. She likes to share their heartwarming moments with each other. But the mother of three caught the attention of many after celebrating a big milestone for her oldest child. Keep reading to see Gideon reading his first book.
Counting On: Joy-Anna Duggar Struggling With Kids?
One of Joy-Anna’s latest IG posts was about her struggles with Evelyn. According to the Counting On alum, her daughter is starting to become more picky when it comes to her clothes. There are also days when her little girl wants to wear her princess outfit. Evelyn even told her mom that she was the only one who could pick out cute clothes. Austin’s wife later expressed her frustration about how Evelyn changes clothes three times a day, while Gideon changes his every three days.
Joy-Anna Shares Gideon’s Reaction To Reading First Book
Joy-Anna also took to social media to share Gideon’s latest achievement. The Counting On alum uploaded a clip of her son successfully reading a book for the first time. “His reaction. When learning to read finally clicks,” the proud mother said. Many were also left in awe when Gideon squealed with excitement after completing his first few words. Joy-Anna Duggar Forsyth also admitted that homeschooling can be hard. But she likes how she’s able to tailor the subjects to his learning style.
- “That’s awesome Gideon!! Keep up the good work!”
- “Him eating a pickle while doing this is so on brand.”
- “As a homeschool mom this is one of the best feelings!! My daughter was in speech therapy from 2-7 years old and when she finally learned to read I was blown away!!! So fun to see our kids learn!”
- “It’s always so exciting when they learn how to read!”
Counting On: Joy-Anna Duggar Sends Gideon To Speech Therapy
In 2022, Joy-Anna revealed in a YouTube vlog that Gideon was “falling behind” with his learning abilities. The former Counting On star sent her son to a speech therapist to help with his communication skills. It also appears that Gideon’s therapy was a huge success, considering how he has improved over the years. Many fans also commended Joy-Anna Duggar Forsyth for acting quickly before things got worse.
- “Early intervention is the best! I have two sons on the autism spectrum who progressed so well because they got screened & had early intervention. It helps with any delays. Glad you’re getting Gideon checked out.”
- “You’re a good Momma. An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure!”
- “Excellent parenting! I respect parents that do whatever they can to set their kids up for success!”
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