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Understanding Dyslexia
Why kids with ADHD are sensitive to criticism
If your child or teen with ADHD seems overly sensitive to criticism, you’re not alone. Many parents tell me the same story: “I try to give my child constructive criticism, but no matter how gently I speak, they take it as proof that they’ve failed.” This isn’t...
10 Things Most Parents Don’t Know About Dyslexia (But Should)
Every October, we celebrate Dyslexia Awareness Month — a time to shine a light on the 1 in 5 kids who learn differently. But after nearly three decades of homeschooling eight kids (seven with dyslexia!) and mentoring thousands of parents, I’ve learned that awareness...
30 Things I’ve Learned About Homeschooling With Dyslexia in 30 Years
When I started homeschooling more than 30 years ago, I had no idea that seven of my eight kids would be diagnosed with dyslexia. I also didn’t realize that teaching them would become one of the most humbling, refining, and freeing experiences of my life. Over the...
By The Subject
Dyslexia-Friendly Holiday Learning
Early in my homeschool days, one of the leaders of our homeschool group encouraged the families with young children to take time off from academic types of learning in the month of December. If you’re anything like I was, that seems like bad advice considering that...
Dyslexia: Mastering Math
Is your dyslexic child struggling with math? Here are some tips to help you teach math to your students with dyslexia . Although the term 'dyslexia' refers to difficulty with reading and language (dis = poor or inadequate and lexia = words or language), it effects...
Homeschooling With Dyslexia: How We Teach Math
Wondering how to teach math to your child with dyslexia in your homeschool? Use multi-sensory techniques and help your dyslexic child learn math. I'm sharing exactly how we teach math in our homeschool. Thank you for joining me for day 2 of a 5-day series on...
By The Grade
Dyslexia in Elementary School: Priorities & Curriculum
Homeschooling a child with dyslexia in the elementary years can feel overwhelming, I know. I've homeschooled 8 of them! We can see that our kids are smart, but using traditional curriculum and teaching methods often leads to frustration. After 30 years of...
High School ADHD and Dyslexia Homeschool Curriculum
This year, I am homeschooling a 9th grader with ADHD and dyslexia. Here are our curriculum choices for high school. We’ve gone from homeschooling a houseful of struggling learners while juggling toddlers and babies, to homeschooling just two kids this year. This year...
Summer Learning for Kids with Dyslexia
What kind of summer learning should you do with your kids with dyslexia? If you prefer to listen to this post, click the player below: Summer is just around the corner and many of us are considering what, if any, academic learning to do over the next few months. It's...
Teaching Tips
The Advantages of Homeschooling a Child with Dyslexia
Teaching a child with dyslexia can feel like navigating a stormy sea: you know your child is bright, creative, curious … but the standard classroom method isn’t a perfect fit. For many families, homeschooling becomes not just a fallback, but a strategic choice that...
The Power of Interest-Led Learning for Kids With Dyslexia and ADHD
Why following your child’s curiosity with interest-led learning is the secret to unlocking motivation, connection, and growth in your homeschool. If you’ve ever tried to sit down and do a math worksheet with a child who has ADHD… or asked your dyslexic teen to write a...
Your Homeschool Morning Routine: Connection First
Mornings set the tone for the entire day. As parents homeschooling struggling learners, it’s easy to feel the pressure of academics, chores, and schedules as soon as everyone’s eyes are open. But when we begin the day with correction—reminders, instructions, and...
Encouragement
Dyslexia-Friendly Holiday Learning
Early in my homeschool days, one of the leaders of our homeschool group encouraged the families with young children to take time off from academic types of learning in the month of December. If you’re anything like I was, that seems like bad advice considering that...
Change your mindset, change your homeschool
If you've been around this website for any length of time you know I am a huge proponent of homeschooling our kids who learn differently. There are so many benefits for them! However, homeschooling kids with dyslexia is not always easy. Parents put a lot of pressure...
Why I’m Thankful for My Kids’ Dyslexia
With Thanksgiving right around the corner, I've been thinking about things I'm thankful for and realized that I am indeed thankful for my kids' dyslexia. Despite the hardships early on in our family's dyslexia journey, there have been a lot of valuable lessons...
Resources & Reviews
Why kids with ADHD are sensitive to criticism
If your child or teen with ADHD seems overly sensitive to criticism, you’re not alone. Many parents tell me the same story: “I try to give my child constructive criticism, but no matter how gently I speak, they take it as proof that they’ve failed.” This isn’t...
Best Sources for Audio Books
As the homeschooling mom of a houseful of kids with dyslexia, one thing that I cannot live without is access to lots of good quality audio books. Allowing kids with dyslexia to listen to books at their intellectual level (even though they cannot read them yet) is one...
10 Things Most Parents Don’t Know About Dyslexia (But Should)
Every October, we celebrate Dyslexia Awareness Month — a time to shine a light on the 1 in 5 kids who learn differently. But after nearly three decades of homeschooling eight kids (seven with dyslexia!) and mentoring thousands of parents, I’ve learned that awareness...
Life Skills
Best Sources for Audio Books
As the homeschooling mom of a houseful of kids with dyslexia, one thing that I cannot live without is access to lots of good quality audio books. Allowing kids with dyslexia to listen to books at their intellectual level (even though they cannot read them yet) is one...
How to Choose the Best Homeschool Reading Curriculum for a Child With Dyslexia
Are you a homeschool parent wondering about the best way to teach your child with dyslexia to read? You're not alone! When I first started homeschooling nearly 30 years ago, I tried pretty much every reading curriculum out there. The thing is, traditional reading...
8 Powerful Books for and About Kids With Dyslexia
Finding books that help your child understand their experience with dyslexia can be incredibly powerful. Whether they’re learning about their diagnosis, building confidence, or just wanting to see someone like them succeed, the right book can make a big difference....