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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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Have a question? Send Nicole a text!Have you Googled “dyslexia” and walked away more confused than when you started your research? There is a lot of information about dyslexia on the internet and social media. When you are starting your dyslexia journey with your child you may not know which websites and social accounts are providing accurate information about dyslexia and can send you in the wrong direction. Listen to this episode to learn the top 10 frequently asked ...
Have a question? Send Nicole a text!Let’s talk about what it means to feel lost. Feeling lost can manifest in many ways—whether it’s a sense of confusion, lack of direction, or just feeling disconnected from your own identity. As moms, it’s easy to get wrapped up in the responsibilities and demands of daily life, leaving little room for self-reflection or self-care.It’s important to acknowledge that these feelings are valid and not uncommon. Many moms experience this at some point in th...
Have a question? Send Nicole a text!There are a few red flags and warning signs to indicate your child is struggling in school and it's time to take action! Trust your gut! You know your child best. Do not wait when you have concerns about your child - every day, week, month, and year matters! You Got This!Understanding Your Child's Dyslexia Workshop - Spotify / Apple Sign up for the DML Weekly NewsletterAll things dyslexia and parenting --> www.dyslexiamomlife.comFre...
Have a question? Send Nicole a text!Harmony is about creating a balanced and integrated life where different aspects of your life—personal, professional, and relational—are aligned and working together. I hear a lot of people talk about work-life balance, and work-life integration, many buzz phrases leave us feeling pulled in too many directions and never 100% present where we are . . . at home, work, with friends, etc.Living intentionally means making deliberate choices that reflect yo...
Have a question? Send Nicole a text!It’s that time again—our kiddos, tweens, and teens are returning to school. Back-to-school is a great time to reset your mindset, map out workable routines, and build strong relationships with your child’s teachers. Nicole is diving into how moms can lean in for a successful school year. Whether your child is starting kindergarten, middle, or high school, going back to the classroom can be exciting and stressful for you and your son ...
Have a question? Send Nicole a text!Welcome to Season 5 of the Dyslexia Mom Life Podcast We started our dyslexia parenting journey when our daughter was identified with dyslexia in 1st grade - we dove head first into learning all about dyslexia and what remediation looked like for our daughter. Now as the season of dyslexia changes for our family, we are navigating accommodations while challenging her academically through middle and high school. Like ours, your dyslexia season will...
Have a question? Send Nicole a text!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 Dyslexi...
Have a question? Send Nicole a text!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
Have a question? Send Nicole a text!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
Have a question? Send Nicole a text!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
Have a question? Send Nicole a text!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
Have a question? Send Nicole a text!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 ...
Have a question? Send Nicole a text!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 dy...
Have a question? Send Nicole a text!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,&nb...
Have a question? Send Nicole a text!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.c...
Have a question? Send Nicole a text!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...
Have a question? Send Nicole a text!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 y...
Have a question? Send Nicole a text!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 thin...
Have a question? Send Nicole a text!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 sc...
Have a question? Send Nicole a text!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 --&g...
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