3 Ways to Support your Dyslexic Child
Encourage your child by focusing on strengths and minimizing stress.
Focus on the whole child - not just academics!
Sleep Deprived Dyslexic
The longest activity in a typical day is sleeping. High quality and right quantity of sleep at the right time is more critical than most of us realize. The...
“Mommy! I want my FISH OIL!” declared my 7-yr old son…
Is this April’s Fools Day??? My 7 year old son is asking me to give him fish oil… I guess it worked! SCORE: Mom +1. The best thing, it...
Cyberbullying and Dyslexia
What is it about dyslexia that makes bullying so common? From significantly increased odds of physical abuse to being shunned by their peers, bullying is a common experience for...
Educating a Child with Autism
Neither parenting nor teaching a child with autism is an easy task. Success in both areas relies on a collaborative effort between parents and special education teachers. An important...
Mommy, Are You Listening?
Why Putting Down Your Smartphone Could Be The Best Thing For Your Kids: Technology has crept into every facet of our lives and we rely heavily on the convenience...
Keep it positive!
“When I take a program with a child, almost 40% of my effort goes towards coaching the parents not to violate the child’s control and responsibility and how...
Extra time? Choose wisely….
A great article at Headstrong Nation provides a cautionary note about the common classroom accommodation of extra time being extended to dyslexic students. Sometimes the accommodations aren’t well suited...
Parents need help, too
A researcher in England recently reported on the experiences of parents of school-age children who had been identified as dyslexic within the past two years. Researcher Alison Earey questioned parents...
Research shows exercise helps with ADHD
In yet another case of a scientific study to prove what should be obvious, researchers now report that children with ADHD are able to focus better after 20 minutes...
Dyslexic Like Me – Children’s App
Dyslexic Like Me is an interactive children’s book about understanding and overcoming dyslexia. Join a dyslexic boy named Austin as he learns about his dyslexia and gains confidence by...
Learning to pay attention early leads to long-term academic success
Young children who are able to pay attention and persist with a task have a 50 percent greater chance of completing college, according to a new study from Oregon...