Category: Parenting Issues

Time for an online program?

Posted on May 15, 2020July 2, 2020 by Abigail Marshall

This is a time of change. Schools have shut down, families are told to stay at home, household routines are

Parent as teacher and a dyslexic child. WHAT TO DO?

Posted on May 8, 2020May 8, 2020 by Anita Chmara

This is not an easy situation for many of us. Children in the coronavirus era still have dyslexia, but now the parent is responsible for how the child handles school duties.

Difficulty Following Instructions

Posted on April 10, 2020March 30, 2020 by DDAI

Does your child have problems following instructions? Does it seem that sometimes your child does the exact opposite of what

The Benefits of Humour

Posted on April 3, 2020March 30, 2020 by Hayley Butcher

Laughter is infectious. Sometimes I don’t even know what a person is laughing at, yet it makes me burst out

I want to Unlearn Dyslexia

Posted on March 27, 2020March 23, 2020 by Patrick Courtois

This is the program objective that my young client gave herself: unlearn dyslexia.” Her answer is relevant and lucid: yes, dyslexia is the result of learning.

Learning: A Pleasure or a Chore?

Posted on February 28, 2020February 19, 2020 by Patrick Courtois

Very young children are hungry for everything they can learn. But sometimes this thirst for knowledge dries up, the child

How do you read to your child?

Posted on November 30, 2019November 30, 2019 by Abigail Marshall

[Updated] Reading story books to small children is fun, but did you know that the way you read can make a big difference in preparing your child to become a reader?

My Davis Journey

Posted on October 18, 2019October 31, 2019 by Angela Canning

When my son was diagnosed with dyslexia at age 8, my reaction was to research. It was a revelation to learn that dyslexia could be a gift.

Finding the Answer

Posted on September 13, 2019September 14, 2019 by Ekaterina Milushina

Until 2016, I did not know such words as dyslexia, dysgraphia, and dyscalculia. I had a wonderful, cheerful and good-natured son,

5 Steps for Active Reading with your Child (Part 2)

Posted on April 6, 2019April 6, 2019 by Ayo Magwood

Five ways that you can help improve your child’s comprehension and encourage critical thinking as you read aloud.

Reading Actively to your Dyslexic Child

Posted on March 28, 2019April 6, 2019 by Ayo Magwood

Read ACTIVELY and aloud to your children for at least 30 minutes each night until their homework load and extracurricular activities no longer allow time for it, which generally occurs sometime in middle school.

3 Ways to Support your Dyslexic Child

Posted on November 30, 2016November 30, 2016 by Cigdem Knebel

Encourage your child by focusing on strengths and minimizing stress.
Focus on the whole child – not just academics!