Dyslexia Mom Life™ | Education, Parenting Tips, & Community

Marianne Young is on the show sharing her personal and professional experiences of raising a child with dyslexia.  She is a special education advocate dedicated to serving families to ensure their children have access to quality education.  Marianne is the founder of Exceptional Advocacy Services serving families in Georgia and Alabama.   She is also the author of Raising Exceptional Children: A G...

Are you considering testing your child for dyslexia?  Have you already tested your child for dyslexia, but not sure about the next steps?   Dr. Paul Cohen is on the show answering all my questions about testing. When should you request testing for your child? What is the difference between public school and private testing? How can you choose the best person for private testing? What does private...

Mike Jones is sharing his dyslexia journey on the show.  It's not an easy story to tell, since growing up with dyslexia can be painful and challenging for so many children.  By sharing his story, Mike hopes to bring more awareness of dyslexia to all schools and educators. Did you know that the short film, MICAL , was based on Mike's story when he was seven years old and struggling to lea...

Dr. Daniel Franklin shares his approach and strategies to help students with Language-Based Learning Disabilities.  We talk about his personal struggles with dyslexia and how his 5th-grade teacher made the difference in his future.  Dr. Franklin has written the book, Helping Your Child with Language-Based Learning Disabilities: Strategies to Succeed in School and Life with Dyslexia, Dysgraphia, Dy...

I am bringing some of the top educational experts in dyslexia together on the podcast to share with you their advice to moms who are just starting their dyslexia journey.    Be sure to subscribe to the podcast today! Join the DYSLEXIA MOM LIFE FACEBOOK COMMUNITY: https://www.facebook.com/groups/dyslexiamomlife/ To grab the show notes at http://dyslexiamomlife.com/episode19  Support the show

Technology can be an important tool for children with dyslexia.  It can open the doors to learning for so many children.  Microsoft has the learning tech tools for your child with dyslexia.    Rachel Berger is a Dyslexia & Learning Disabilities Community Consultant for Microsoft. She is on the show to share all of the learning tools that Microsoft offers. All of the learning tools are free. Be...

Does your child struggle to fall asleep at night?  Children identified with dyslexia often find it hard to sleep at night.  Their brains are processing the day and many times worrying about tomorrow.  If your child also has ADHD, their brain is busy processing and can often struggle with sleep.  Dr. Olivardia is going to share why sleep is important and what we can do as parents to help our childr...

Jacob Blumenstein is definitely thriving with dyslexia.  In this episode, Jacob shares what it was like growing up with dyslexia and how he is helping others with dyslexia enjoy books.  At 15 years old, Jacob started a non-profit company with his siblings called KidsRead2Kids .   Enjoy the show! Be sure to subscribe to the podcast today! Join the DYSLEXIA MOM LIFE FACEBOOK COMMUNITY: https://www.f...

Dr. Abigail Gewirtz shares her work on stress and her new book When the World Feels Like a Scary Place: Essential Conversations for Anxious Parents & Worried Kids .    Dr. Abi talks with us about stress, understanding emotions, and having essential conversations with our children about topics like natural disasters, perils of technology, social justice, and COVID-19.    Don't forget to gr...

Nicole shares the why behind "you got this." Don't forget to grab your copy of the Back to School Survival Guide for Moms today!  The guide includes 9 tips for a successful school year while educating your child with dyslexia.    Be sure to subscribe to the podcast today! Join the DYSLEXIA MOM LIFE FACEBOOK COMMUNITY: https://www.facebook.com/groups/dyslexiamomlife/ Support the show

Jennifer Amichia, "Ms. Jenn", shares the components of reading and the benefits of reading tutoring. Don't forget to grab your copy of the Back to School Survival Guide for Moms today!  The guide includes 9 tips for a successful school year while educating your child with dyslexia.    Be sure to subscribe to the podcast today! Join the DYSLEXIA MOM LIFE FACEBOOK COMMUNITY: https://w...

You are in for a treat today.  Jamie Jackson Spannhake recorded a 5 minute meditation for our community.  What I love about this meditation is that you can listen to it over and over again.    Did you enjoy the meditation today?  Jamie offers three weeks of guided mediation to start your practice now.  You can find the course at https://courses.jamiespannhake.com/p/guided-meditation .    For our c...

Our guest, Jamie Jackson Spannhake, is back to talk about meditation.   Did you listen to her first episode, Finding Your Calm in the Chaos (Part 1) ?  Be sure to go back and listen to that episode too.  Do you want to grab Jamie's free meditation course)? You can find the coupon code for the free course at http://dyslexiamomlife.com/episode13 . Don't forget to grab your copy of the Back...

Our guest today, Jamie Jackson Spannhake, is no stranger to the life of a busy mom who is raising a daughter with dyslexia.  She is a lawyer, writer, mediator, speaker, certified health coach, and parent.  Her mission is to help people with competing responsibilities enjoy their busy lives without feeling overwhelmed. Wouldn't you like to learn the tools to find your calm in the chaos?  To le...

Today's Thursday Thrive Tip is all about routines.  Morning routines and evening routines - they can make all the difference in your day!  Set yourself up to thrive today.  Enjoy! Grab your copy of the Back to School Survival Guide for Moms today!  The guide includes 9 tips for a successful school year while educating your child with dyslexia.    Be sure to subscribe to the podcast today! Joi...

What does your child's school schedule look like right now? What about in a week, month, or semester?  As we begin the school year with virtual learning, hybrid schedules, and in-person instruction, one thing is constant - this year continues to bring uncertainty in our children's education schedules and routines.  Have you considered homeschooling this year?  What about hiring a private...

Children with dyslexia may show signs of anxiety.  In this episode, Dr. Mann shares her expertise in working with children with anxiety.  How can you help your child?  Listen to find out.  Grab your copy of the Back to School Survival Guide for Moms today!  The guide includes 9 tips for a successful school year while educating your child with dyslexia.    Be sure to subscribe to the podcast today!...

This episode starts off the Back to School Miniseries this month with how to create a dear teacher letter or get to know me video.  It's a great way to introduce your child to his or her teacher this fall.  Grab your copy of the Back to School Survival Guide for Moms today!  The guide includes 9 tips for a successful school year while educating your child with dyslexia.    Be sure to subscrib...

This bonus episode is an introduction to the Back to School Miniseries.  It's all about taking you from surviving and overwhelm to thriving and succeeding this upcoming school year.  The entire month of August is dedicated to Back to School episodes just for you.  I have also created a Back to School Survival Guide for Moms.  Grab your copy of the Back to School Survival Guide for Moms today!...

Learn all about full immersion schools for dyslexic learners.  The Director of Admissions at GRACEPOINT School , Kyle Bice, shares with our listeners all about full immersion schools.  She also shares GRACEPOINT's morphology course and why that helps children identified with dyslexia.  Be sure to subscribe to the podcast today! Grab your Summer Activities today!  Great resources for the summe...

I am so excited to have an Associate Member of the Academy of Orton-Gillingham Practitioners and Educators, Alicia Petry, on the Dyslexia Mom Life Podcast.  Alicia is going to share signs of dyslexia (K-12), explain the Orton-Gillingham approach to reading instruction, and provide you with resources to find a qualified reading tutor.      Orton-Gillingham is an approach of reading instruction that...

Our first guest is very special to the show.  Our daughter, Haddie, shares her thoughts about dyslexia.  You are going to love her energy (and her jokes).      Just so you know (a favorite phrase I hear her say daily) - we did not write any of the questions ahead of time.  This is truly a live conversation that we decided to record one night this summer in our living room to share with you and you...

Your host, Nicole Holcomb, shares books she recommends in three categories: (1) general dyslexia books, (2) gifts of dyslexia, and (3) dyslexia stories.  Grab your earbuds and take us on a walk (or run) with you.  You won't need to take any notes.  We have the podcast notes with links to all the recommended books at http://dyslexiamomlife.com/episode5 .  Be sure to subscribe to the podcast to...

I bet you have heard at least a few myths about dyslexia.  You may have not even realized they were not true.  Your host, Nicole Holcomb, shares with you the dyslexia myths and the truth about each one in this episode.    Grab your Summer Activities today!  Great resources for the summer - to go from bored to ready for the next school year. DYSLEXIA MOM LIFE FACEBOOK COMMUNITY: https://www.faceboo...

Are you wondering if your child is dyslexic?  Your host, Nicole Holcomb, shares with you the characteristics of dyslexia in this episode.    Grab your Summer Activities today!  Great resources for the summer - to go from bored to ready for the next school year. DYSLEXIA MOM LIFE FACEBOOK COMMUNITY: https://www.facebook.com/groups/dyslexiamomlife/ DYSLEXIA MOM LIFE PODCAST NOTES: http://www.dyslexi...