by Marianne | Dyslexia Information, Focus & Motivation
Years ago my son’s occupational therapist recommended he do some heavy work activities every day to calm his mind and body and to help improve his focus and learning. I had never heard of this before but because of the impact these simple actions have had on his...
by Marianne | Dyslexia Information
There is no one, simple way to build confidence in kids with learning differences like dyslexia. This post will share how our family of seven kids with dyslexia (as well as some ADHD, dysgraphia, and dyscalculia) helped our kids to become more confident despite their...
by Marianne | Dyslexia Information
Do you feel your kids with dyslexia are misunderstood by friends and family? Here are some simple and easy ways how to explain dyslexia to friends and family so they can offer the support and compassion you need. If you would prefer to listen to this post, click on...
by Marianne | Dyslexia Information
After 30 years of parenting and homeschooling my seven kids with dyslexia, here is what you need to know about the elementary years with dyslexia. If you would prefer to listen to this episode, click play below: I met with some of my online mentoring group parents...
by Marianne | Dyslexia Information
I talk to a lot of parents who are confused by their kids’ learning struggles. It is vital to understand that dyslexia is a complex diagnosis that affects more than reading, writing, and spelling. If you’re new to the world of kids who struggle to learn...
by Marianne | Dyslexia Information, Encouragement
As I was working on my new book, No More School: Meeting the Educational Needs of Kids With Dyslexia and Language-Based Learning Difficulties, I realized that there are stages we go through as parents homeschooling a child (or children) with dyslexia. As I share my...