Eight Steps for the Education Hail Mary: Strength, Perseverance, & Planning!
We are in the last few weeks of school and the last few weeks of the mental push that comes with it. Here are eight steps for success.....
Confidence & Grit: Does it matter in the classroom?
Why does confidence matter for our kids in their learning environments? Wait, does it matter or does grit overpower uncertainty? There...
Summer School…Why I’m Against It
If your child is struggling with reading, you might think that you should send him or her to summer school. Please, do not do it. I know...
What are YOUR rights? Part I
“The school said they don’t recognize or test for dyslexia.” -Parent “The school said he’s not behind enough and he’s actually very...
Seeing the Big Picture on the Field
So the Super Bowl was shockingly unexciting…even if you are a Seahawks fan, my guess is that you still thought it was a relatively...
Talking to Your Child's Teacher About Dyslexia (OH MY!)
First of all, we attended the premier showing of Disleksia: The Movie this past week, and wow was it great! It is a film all about...
JanYOUary: It's All About You...Well Kind Of
As a parent of a child with a learning difference or dyslexia, you have a lot of responsibility and people depending on you. There will...
Reading to Your Kids: Why You Can't Afford Not To
As a parent, you want your kids to grow, develop, and to be intelligent! Whether you admit it or not, it's true. It's why you spend...
What is it like being dyslexic?
"My son is dyslexic, but I'm not. I just don't understand what it's like being dyslexic." -A Dylexia Connection parent Being dyslexic...
