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My child is struggling to learn to read, write, and spell. How can I help my child be successful? Where do I even start? Why does this seem so hard? These are just a few of the questions that educator and attorney, Nicole Holcomb, answers in the Dyslexia Mom Life Podcast. You are not alone in this journey of raising a child or children with dyslexia. Each episode is authentic and inspiring. If you want to learn more about the world of dyslexia from a mom who is living it every day and strategies to go from surviving to thriving as a mother, then subscribe to the Dyslexia Mom Life Podcast today.
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Carrie Holt and Sara Clime are sharing each of their journeys of raising special needs children which led them to start a podcast and write a book together. The Other Side of Special: Navigating the Messy, Emotional, Joy-Filled Life of a Special Needs Mom, book release on May 9, 2023If you'd prefer to watch the episode, visit the Dyslexia Mom Life YouTube Channel.You Got This!All things dyslexia and parenting --> www.dyslexiamomlife.comFree Dyslexia Mom Life Podcast Community --> ...
Learn how to understand your child's dyslexia in this workshop. You will learn the symptoms of dyslexia, the 3 most common dyslexia myths, and how you can best help your child with dyslexia.If you'd prefer to watch the workshop, visit the Dyslexia Mom Life YouTube channel.You Got This!All things dyslexia and parenting --> www.dyslexiamomlife.comFree Dyslexia Mom Life Podcast Community --> www.facebook.com/groups/dyslexiamomlifeSupport the Show.
Dysgraphia is a brain-based specific learning disorder that impacts a child's writing and fine motor skills. Listen to this episode to learn about the signs and symptoms of dysgraphia, the five types of dysgraphia, and the myths about dysgraphia.You Got This!All things dyslexia and parenting --> www.dyslexiamomlife.comFree Dyslexia Mom Life Podcast Community --> www.facebook.com/groups/dyslexiamomlifeSupport the Show.
Nicole and Chris are sharing what they learned at a recent marriage retreat for parents raising special needs children. https://marriage.winshape.org/ You Got This!All things dyslexia and parenting --> www.dyslexiamomlife.comFree Dyslexia Mom Life Podcast Community --> www.facebook.com/groups/dyslexiamomlifeSupport the Show.
In this episode, Nicole is diving into what you can expect from the Dyslexia Mom Life Podcast as we jump into 2023 and the 3 major areas of your life that are going to improve by tuning into the Dyslexia Mom Life Podcast each and every week in 2023. You Got This!All things dyslexia and parenting --> www.dyslexiamomlife.comFree Dyslexia Mom Life Podcast Community --> www.facebook.com/groups/dyslexiamomlifeSupport the Show.
When you learn your child is dyslexic, you may feel lost and not know where to go for advice. That is one bright spot about dyslexia - the dyslexia community. You can find support from local moms who are walking the dyslexia parenting journey or reach out to an expert like Stephanie Hill from the Lighthouse Academy for Dyslexia. One thing that our community has in common is that we are all here to help you navigate your dyslexia parenting journey. Stephanie Hill is the marke...
Christin and Abby are two moms also on the dyslexia parenting journey who know it can be hard but are willing to do what it takes to preserve the hope, confidence, and giftedness of the world changers we are raising. "Things hard are better shared together."When Christin and Abby were college roommates they never dreamed that they would later be sharing their dyslexia parenting journey together. Like most moms raising children with dyslexia, their dyslexia journey has similarities and ...
When we expect our kids to make mistakes, we open the door to greatness. We learn so much from what does not work as we do from what does work. But, when you focus only on your child's weaknesses, they do too. Dyslexic children often feel defeated and have a loss of confidence . . . let's help our children not lose themselves along their reading journey. How can you help your child? Start by identifying, nurturing, and empowering your c...
What would our world be like without a light bulb, phone, cellphone, car, an airplane? What you might not know is that all of these inventions were made possible by dyslexic inventors and dyslexic thinking.5 Greatest Inventions Made By Dyslexics1. Light Bulb, Thomas Edison2. Car, Henry Ford3. Airplane, Wright Brothers4. Telephone, Alexander Graham Bell5. The iPhone, Steve JobsYou Got This!All things dyslexia and parenting --> www.dyslexiamomlife.comFree Dyslexia Mom Life Podcast Com...
When traveling, your kids ask "are we there yet" every 5 minutes, or at least it feels that way. You may not even be out of the subdivision when the kids start asking how much longer until we get there.You may feel the same way when you are remediating your child's dyslexia. Are we done yet? How much longer? Dyslexia parenting is a journey. Your child will not learn to decode overnight. It will take time. Take remediation one day at a time and celebrate the...
When it comes to teaching your dyslexic child to read, you may have doubts along the way if the reading program the school is using really works, if the tutor is trained in the best approaches to teach reading, or whether the reading program you are using at home is working or not. What amount of reading progress should you expect? How can you monitor the reading progress your child is making during the year? There are two approaches to determine if your child is making the appropriate ...
When you begin your dyslexia journey, you may feel like it's all your fault. You blame yourself that you did not see the signs - the struggles with homework, taking longer to complete classwork, and complaining of stomach aches before going to school. When you look back now, it seems like it is all so obvious. But, it's not that easy. Then the teacher asks you if have been reading 20 minutes a night with your child and you think I'm doing good just to get through...
It's that time of the year again. You are enjoying the cooler weather, tailgating at your favorite football games, and having the kids back at school. And then you get the call . . . the school has some concerns and would like you to come in for a meeting to discuss your child's progress. When meeting with teachers, there are a few red flags that you should watch for in meetings. This episode is pulling back the curtain on school meetings, so you will know when...
Why not come to meetings this year with an organized notebook with your child's work samples, assessments, and communication logs? Listen to learn more about how to create a communication log for school contacts and a data notebook to save all of your child's education records. You Got This!Back to School Bootcamp for Moms, VIP ExperienceAll things dyslexia and parenting --> www.dyslexiamomlife.comFree Dyslexia Mom Life Podcast Community --> www.facebook.com/groups/dyslexiam...
What is one thing that can cause drama at home on a daily basis . . . yep, homework. What if you had a central location where your child could leave her bookbag, have supplies for homework, and most importantly cut down on the chaos of not knowing where a pencil is for math homework. That sounds great to me! You Got This!Back to School Bootcamp for Moms, VIP ExperienceAll things dyslexia and parenting --> www.dyslexiamomlife.comFree Dyslexia Mom Life Podcast Community --&...
A command center is a central location in your home where you can store daily items to keep your family organized with less clutter. What are the benefits of having a command center in your home?Central location for the family calendarNever lose your keys or field trip permission slipsImportant dates and events in one locationBrings a sense of calm to your chaos Direct everyone to one location Less clutter Listen to learn more about creating your own home command center a...
Summer vacation never lasts long enough, am I right?You may be going back and forth from enjoying a slower-paced summer where you aren’t running kids to school, activities, packing lunches, and all the things to being ready to get back to school for routines, and a few hours each day when the kids aren’t home, literally underfoot saying "I’m bored" and arguing with his sisters. Either way . . . the first day of school is coming sooner than later.Listen to learn the 5 Ways to Get Ready f...
One of the many things I love about raising a daughter with dyslexia is that I learn from her every single day. I love the way she sees the world and I love even more how she shares the things she sees and thinks about. That's where hangcliffers was born! It started out as a typical night where we were watching a tv series with our daughter and this episode was the last one for the season. It ended without really ending. You know, the ones where you are left not knowing what...
When you first learn your child is dyslexic, you may feel pretty overwhelmed with all of the resources available. Yet, not all resources are created equal. In this episode, Nicole is sharing the resources available on the International Dyslexia Association's website. You Got This!Back to School Bootcamp for Moms, VIP ExperienceAll things dyslexia and parenting --> www.dyslexiamomlife.comFree Dyslexia Mom Life Podcast Community --> www.facebook.com/groups/dyslexiamoml...
Find out what books Nicole is reading and recommending this summer! Grab the links to these books and the Amazon resources mentioned at www.dyslexiamomlife.com. You Got This!Back to School Bootcamp for Moms, VIP ExperienceAll things dyslexia and parenting --> www.dyslexiamomlife.comFree Dyslexia Mom Life Podcast Community --> www.facebook.com/groups/dyslexiamomlifeSupport the Show.
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