Category: Parenting Issues

One More Thing to Try

Posted on December 2, 2023December 2, 2023 by Tracy Doyle

Frustration. Irritation. Tears. And not just your child’s. Learning difficulties affect the whole family– especially the dedicated parents who are trying so hard to help.

When is a Child Ready for Learning?

Posted on September 15, 2023September 11, 2023 by Tatyana Whitehead

Is my child ready to start first grade? This question is asked by every parent. If we are talking about a child with neurodivergent development, then I believe the later the better.

Resiliency, Mental Health & Dyslexia

Posted on July 14, 2023July 14, 2023 by Sharon Roberts

Good mental health is often linked to being resilient. Resiliency is the ability to bounce back from difficult life experiences

Have Fun Learning Through Play!

Posted on June 30, 2023June 26, 2023 by Sharon Roberts

One thing we promote is having fun during a Davis program. You can reinforce the Davis skills through many games that help with memory, language, spatial awareness, and strategy.

hand of a small child smashing play dough

Little Hands, Big Goals

Posted on June 9, 2023June 3, 2023 by Tracy Doyle

Did you know that the bones in our hands and wrists are not fully developed until late adolescence? Yet we

So your child hates to write?

Posted on February 17, 2023March 14, 2023 by Kelsie Olds

Some kids are interested in “writing” when they’re 2. They love letters and learn all the letter names and the

Frustration!

Posted on January 20, 2023March 14, 2023 by Kelsie Olds

Imagine this scenario: A 7-year-old with fine motor difficulties wakes up in the morning. He struggles to dress, because the clothes he wants to wear have buttons that are too small.

How a Davis Program Turned my Son’s Life Around

Posted on July 1, 2022July 21, 2022 by Nicola Killops

The facilitator had his work cut out for him. He admitted that James was one of his most challenging students — essentially completely illiterate and autistic, albeit high functioning.

How to Transform a Toxic Parent-Child Relationship

Posted on June 17, 2022May 31, 2022 by Elena Danilova

Are parent-child relationships growing toxic? What can we as parents do to take charge and end the conflict?

The “Why Tyrannosaurus” Course for Parents

Posted on March 11, 2022March 3, 2022 by Richard Whitehead

Three years ago, I started work on a quick, simple but effective course for parents seeking insights, strategies, and support that would make them the best helpers they can be for their dyslexic child.

Test Anxiety and Exam Phobia

Posted on January 28, 2022January 27, 2022 by Richard Whitehead

A free webinar for parents. Test anxiety and exam phobia can be debilitating for bright but struggling picture-thinking dyslexics. Find

Talk Positively!

Posted on December 31, 2021December 30, 2021 by Margot Young

Here is what I learned when spending time with a child labeled with oppositional defiant disorder and ADHD.

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