Understanding Dyslexia
A Parent’s Guide to Psychoeducational Testing for Dyslexia
Summary: A psychoeducational evaluation can feel overwhelming, especially when the results are full of clinical terms and alarming score labels. This guide explains the most common tests used to diagnose dyslexia, what the scores actually mean, and why low numbers...
Perfectionism in Kids With Dyslexia and ADHD
It's surprising how often a child who struggles with reading, writing, or attention also shows strong perfectionistic tendencies. You might see your child erase repeatedly, refuse to start work unless they know they can do it perfectly, or melt down over a small...
Social-Emotional Learning (SEL): Why It Matters for Kids With Dyslexia and ADHD
For many children with dyslexia and ADHD, learning is not just academically challenging, it is emotionally demanding. This is where Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) becomes essential, especially for homeschooling families. If your child melts down over schoolwork,...
The Unpredictability of Dyslexia
Something you need to get comfortable with on your family’s dyslexia journey is its unpredictability. I’ve been on my own journey to understand and educate my children with dyslexia for more than 30 years now, and if there is one thing that experience has taught me,...
What Is Dyslexia? A Clear Guide for Parents and Homeschoolers
If you’re here, there is a good chance you’re carrying a quiet question: “Is this what’s going on with my child?” Maybe reading is harder than it should be.Maybe spelling never sticks.Maybe your bright, capable child is starting to doubt themselves. First, take a deep...
Are There Different Types of Dyslexia? A Parent’s Guide to Understanding Dyslexic Kids
If you’ve been researching dyslexia for any length of time, you’ve probably encountered terms like: phonological dyslexia rapid naming deficits double deficit processing weaknesses And if you’re like most parents I work with, your next thought is usually: “Do I need...
Stop This if Homeschool Feels Overwhelming
In my 30+ years of homeschooling, I’ve had my fair share of seasons where I felt overwhelmed by the responsibility of teaching my kids with dyslexia and ADHD at home. When I felt this way, I was frozen with fear and unable to see where to make meaningful changes. Then...
The 3 Most Common Mistakes Parents Make When Homeschooling Kids with Dyslexia
Homeschooling a child with dyslexia can feel confusing, overwhelming, and emotionally exhausting — even when you’re doing everything “right.” Many parents worry their child is falling behind, question their teaching choices, or wonder if homeschooling is supposed to...
Your Dyslexic Child’s Real Learning Needs
One of the greatest benefits of homeschooling—especially when you’re homeschooling a child with dyslexia—is freedom. Freedom from rigid timelines.Freedom from comparison.Freedom from teaching the same way schools teach. And yet… many homeschool families never fully...
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...