Category: Parenting Issues

Learning: A Pleasure or a Chore?

Posted on February 28, 2020November 18, 2024 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 18, 2024 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, 2019November 18, 2024 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, 2019November 18, 2024 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, 2019November 18, 2024 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, 2019November 18, 2024 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 18, 2024 by Cigdem Knebel

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

Sleep Deprived Dyslexic

Posted on October 24, 2016November 18, 2024 by Cigdem Knebel

The longest activity in a typical day is sleeping. High quality and right quantity of sleep at the right time

“Mommy! I want my FISH OIL!” declared my 7-yr old son…

Posted on October 18, 2016November 18, 2024 by Cigdem Knebel

Is this April’s Fools Day??? My 7 year old son is asking me to give him fish oil… I guess

Keep it positive!

Posted on June 9, 2014November 18, 2024 by DDAI

“When I take a program with a child, almost 40% of my effort goes towards coaching the parents not to

Extra time? Choose wisely….

Posted on September 27, 2013November 18, 2024 by Abigail Marshall

A great article at Headstrong Nation provides a cautionary note about the common classroom accommodation of extra time being extended

Parents need help, too

Posted on April 4, 2013November 18, 2024 by Abigail Marshall

A researcher in England recently reported on the experiences of parents of school-age children who had been identified as dyslexic

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