The main factor that determines whether a person with dyslexia will thrive or not is the presence of someone in their life that is supportive. Here are some tips to help with overcoming emotional issues from dyslexia. Yesterday we talked about how discouraging...
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The Emotional Side of Dyslexia: A Child’s Perspective
The day-to-day difficulties of being dyslexic can cause certain emotional issues for families who have kids with dyslexia. I write a lot about how smart and talented people with dyslexia are. Â I am passionate about dispelling the myths about dyslexia so that the...
10 Ways to Help Kids Overcome Math Anxiety
For kids who struggle with math - the ones who have trouble with math no matter what they try - it is not uncommon to feel anxiety when even simply thinking about math. As the mom of a handful of kids who struggle with math, sometimes called dyscalculia, I have...
Helping the Perfectionist Child
If you prefer to listen to this post, click the play button below. Do you have a perfectionist child? Â One that is unsatisfied with pretty much anything they accomplish? Sometimes even when they've done a good job? Â It's sad to watch our kids missing out on the joy of...
22 Tips For How to Talk to Your Child About Being Dyslexic
A reader of a newly diagnosed child recently asked how to talk to her child about being dyslexic. What do you think?  What do our young children need to know about their dyslexia? I asked the question to the Homeschooling With Dyslexia Facebook Group and got some...
Anxiety and Dyslexia
Stress is a normal part of life for all people. Â However, people with dyslexia can experience high levels of stress and anxiety in ways you may not realize. Here are some tips for understanding and helping kids with dyslexia and anxiety. If you prefer to listen to...
Why Labeling Kids With Dyslexia is Good
Whether or not to 'label' a child diagnosed with dyslexia is a common concern among parents. As the parent of 7 kids with dyslexia and a passionate dyslexia advocate, I strongly believe that labeling kids with dyslexia is a good thing. Why Saying Dyslexia is SO...
Is My Dyslexic Child Stubborn or Struggling?
Sometimes a student with dyslexia will appear stubborn. Being dyslexic is hard. So how do we know when they are struggling or being stubborn? I received this great question from a reader last week about homeschooling her dyslexic son: Its so hard to know when to push...