by Marianne | Encouragement
Can parents teach their kids with dyslexia? Teaching a child with dyslexia to read, write, and spell is a challenge, yes, but with the individualized attention that is inherent in the homeschool environment, not only is it possible, it can actually be the best path...
by Marianne | Encouragement
This type of post – Homeschool Mom Self-Care – is a little out of the norm for me as I spend a lot of time here educating parents about learning differences. The reality is though that teaching kids who learn differently, even from one day to the next, can...
by Marianne | Encouragement
We all experience homeschool burnout from time to time. I’m not saying that to discourage you. I’m saying that to help you have the right expectations. We all get burned out from time to time. Expect it. What is Homeschool Burnout? Homeschool burnout (or...
by Marianne | Encouragement
I realize that this may be a sensitive subject for some of you reading this today. Some of you are new to the world of dyslexia. Maybe you already have a dyslexia diagnosis or maybe your child is struggling and you suspect dyslexia. Maybe you’re considering...
by Marianne | Dyslexia Information, Encouragement
October is Dyslexia Awareness Month. As a long time homeschooler with 20+ years of experience teaching kids with dyslexia, here are 10 truths I want you to be aware of: 1. Your kids will learn to read. Eventually. All kids learn to read in their own time. Our oldest...
by Marianne | Encouragement
It’s early September and I’ve already seriously considered putting one of my kids in school. It probably has a lot to do with the age of said child – 15 going on 25 – but 3 weeks into the school year does seem rather soon to consider quitting...
