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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.com Free Dyslexia Mom Life Podcast Community --> www.facebook.com/groups/dyslexiamomlife Support 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.com Free Dyslexia Mom Life Podcast Community --> www.facebook.com/group...

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...

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...

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...

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 Dyslexics 1. Light Bulb, Thomas Edison 2. Car, Henry Ford 3. Airplane, Wright Brothers 4. Telephone, Alexander Graham Bell 5. The iPhone, Steve Jobs You Got This...

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 o...

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 dur...

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...

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. ...

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 Experience All things dyslexia and parenting --> www....

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 Experience All things dyslexia an...

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 calendar Never lose your keys or field trip permission slips Important dates and events in one location Brings a sense of calm to your chaos  Direct everyone to one locati...

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...

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....

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 Experience All things dyslexia and parenting --> www.dyslexiamomli...

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 Experience All things dyslexia and parenting --> www.dyslexiamomlife.com Free Dyslexia Mom Life Podcast Community --> www.facebook.com/groups/dyslexiamomlife Support the show

Jamie Jackson Spannhake is on the show sharing all about work-life integration for moms.  If you find yourself thinking about the things you need to do at work or home and not present in the moment with your family,  or if you feel tired from the lack of rest - this episode is for you.    You Got This! All things dyslexia and parenting --> www.dyslexiamomlife.com Free Dyslexia Mom Life Podcast...

We are raising children who will lead the future.  It’s our job to make sure they are educated in financial literacy.  We use the GREENLIGHT app and debit card to teach our daughter about financial literacy at an early age.  You Got This! All things dyslexia and parenting --> www.dyslexiamomlife.com Free Dyslexia Mom Life Podcast Community --> www.facebook.com/groups/dyslexiamomlife Need a s...

When you first learn your child is dyslexic, there are so many emotions and one of the big ones is feeling overwhelmed to take action.  You are left feeling that there is too much to do as quickly as possible or you are stuck trying to decide the right or wrong way to get help for your child . . . search all the options, there’s so much information on the Internet (not all accurate), you don’t kno...

As moms, it's as if there is this unwritten rule that we have to do it all (for everyone).   The more you do the better you feel, or at least think you will feel and others will know you are a good mom.   Right?  No.  Letting others influence your days is a recipe for disaster and overwhelm.   Spoiler alert:  I already know you are a fantastic mom!    But, in reality, we decide how to spend o...

Transitions are part of life - our kids will have many transitions in the next ten years from elementary to middle school, middle school to high school, and high school to college and careers.  Each stage is a time for growth, excitement, and new challenges.    For dyslexics, it can be a stressful time too, navigating new and challenging academics, relationships, and figuring out who they are and...

Honestly, I love my to-do list.  There is something so satisfying when I mark off an item.  What about you?  Do you live by a to-do list?  Recently, I attended a dyslexia event and the speaker challenged us to stop doing some things.  It got me thinking about a Not-To-Do List.  Do you have one?  This is the list you don't have that you need (today).  In this episode, Nicole is sharing the Top...

Children with dyslexia work so hard during the school year.  School is hard and the days are long. Summer is a time to relax, refuel, and recharge - for you and your child. But, you may be thinking . . .  Can my child really take off the summer? Will they fall behind and be lost in the fall?  How urgent is remediation this summer?  What kind and how much remediation does my child need?  Summer is...

You've been reading blogs and books, hanging out in Facebook groups, and listening to podcast episodes about dyslexia.  But now what?  What are the actions you need to take to confidently raise your child with dyslexia?  Let's find out if you are on the right path or need a guide to navigate your journey.    Grab a pen and paper to take the quiz during today's show.  I can't wa...