Is It a Good Idea to Repeat a Grade?
Education systems usually have a one-size-fits-all approach, and it is challenging to go against the social norms ...
Dyslexia Blog
What is Your Child’s Love Language?
Do you ever get sick of nagging your child to do their chores?
I love my son Harry, but his teen years are ...
Dyslexia and Perfectionism. 6 Ways to Help a Perfectionist Child
Does your child have difficulty starting their homework?
Is it hard to get them to make a phone call or to choose ...
5 Things to Try to Get Quality Sleep for Dyslexic Children
Quality sleep is crucial for dyslexic children because they work much harder than other kids to achieve the same ...
The link between dyslexia and sexual abuse
TRIGGER WARNING–This post contains material that may upset survivors of sexual abuse.
What’s an iceberg got to do ...
20 Dyslexia Tips From a Learning Support Teacher
I received this message from Rachel, a subscriber, requesting tips on how to talk with teachers about ...
This is how to give bullying a pushback
As a parent of a child with dyslexia, helping my son deal with bullying is an ongoing challenge.
I asked ...
This is How Dyslexia Affects a Child’s Life
Apart from reading and spelling challenges, dyslexia may seriously impact many aspects of your child's life. This ...
8 Tips to Help with Back to School
“I don’t want to go back to school.”
What do you hear from your child at the start of the year? In the 11 years ...
Self-Esteem for Dyslexic Children: 6 Ways to Help
It is essential to help dyslexic children with their self-esteem.
Dr Michael Ryan, a psychologist in the US who ...
This is what kinesthetic learning looks like
Kinesthetic learning, also known as hands-on or physical learning, is a learning style that is often well-suited ...
Self-care Tips for Parents of Kids with ADHD or Dyslexia
Self-care tips often drop to the bottom of a parent's to-do list, yet author Maree Davis wants this to change.
I ...
Reading Fluency – What Helps
What is Reading Fluency?
Is it easy to understand your child when they read aloud, or do they read too slowly or ...
This is What Emotion Coaching Looks Like
Emotion coaching isn’t just for toddlers. As I found out this week, teens also need it.
Harry is no longer my wee ...
How to Avoid Being a Pushy Parent
Good Things Take Time
Plants flowering at separate times in a garden is a source of pleasure, yet when it comes ...
Nighttime Anxiety Relief for Parents
I Need Nighttime Anxiety Relief.
It’s 4 AM, and I’m reviewing what happened to Harry at school yesterday and ...
No results found.