by Beth Beamish | Aug 4, 2025 | Dyslexia Blog, Education & Parenting
What is slow processing speed? Processing speed is nothing to do with any whizzy equipment on your kitchen bench. It refers to the time it takes a person to process the information when asked a question and to provide an answer or carry out an action. For those with...
by Beth Beamish | Aug 4, 2025 | Dyslexia Blog, Parenting tips
Do you ever get sick of nagging your child to do their chores? I love my son Harry, but his teen years are challenging. Do you find it difficult to know how much of your child’s lack of follow-through is because of dyslexia or their other learning challenges,...
by Beth Beamish | Aug 4, 2025 | Dyslexia Blog, Parenting tips
As a parent of a child with dyslexia, helping my son deal with bullying is an ongoing challenge. I asked U.K.-based Parenting Support Specialist Nicola Bailey if she would allow me to adapt her post on how to give bullying a pushback. She graciously agreed. What is...
by Beth Beamish | Jun 13, 2024 | Dyslexia Blog, Education & Parenting, Your Stories
I don’t homeschool my children, but like many, I experienced home education during Covid-19 lockdowns. I must admit I found it challenging. However, many parents relish the opportunity to home school a dyslexic child. I recently caught up with Joanne, who has...
by Beth Beamish | Mar 27, 2022 | Health, Parenting tips
I Need Nighttime Anxiety Relief. It’s 4 AM, and I’m reviewing what happened to Harry at school yesterday and wondering how best to help. My anxious mind goes into overdrive, and then other questions overwhelm me. • What will Harry do when he leaves school? • Will he...
