Unfortunately, I think most adults hold, at least, a few painful memories of that horrible sound of children laughing—not merrily and in play—but at another child. I remember it clearly. I remember the humiliation of that sound and how important it was in grade school to try to avoid it. I also remember how quickly tears and anger could come when faced with it.
To some degree, it’s a part of every person’s childhood. Perhaps you tripped and fell...Read more...
My kids are incredibly competitive when it comes to a game of “hide-n-go” seek in the back yard, bike races on the sidewalk, video games in the evening…During the school day my kidsRead more...
We’ve all seen the parent that’s still trying to do for their child what the child is beyond ready to start accomplishing independently. I just spent the last two weeks traveling with a grandmotherRead more...
Kids move! And run and play and jump and bounce and tumble! These are important pieces of just being a kid. But schools have a problem, where kids are supposed to sit and write and listen and concentrate. Maybe these two aspects of childhood don't have to be in competition any longer though. Check out the “Read and Ride” program. You may want to bring it to your child's school.Read more...
Jarryn Avery probably doesn't make the best role model ever, but it might be worth sharing his story to your teenage dyslexic child anyhow and talking about his good and bad choices. Or, at least, reading it yourself and letting it inspire the right sort of advocacy.Read more...
If you feel frustrated right now with where your child is at mathematically, here's some hope. Your child's current abilities are not set in stone, and Amanda Ripley explains what you can do to improve them. You can do it, parents! We believe in you!Read more...
Here’s an article about how teachers and schools are allowing students to show what their interests are, and then guiding them into classes that are suitable for them. StudiesRead more...
Child development may require outside influence at some point in order to ensure that the child is having the best development possible. One of the obstacles in some childrenRead more...
An article discussing an idea presented by Irving Sigel – that students’ social, emotional, and cognitive learning can be bettered by presenting them with questions which promote not onlyRead more...
Children do not always reach their full potential because they are not asked the right variety of questions. Irving Sigel provides suggestions that if heeded to will help usRead more...
The article discusses readiness resources necessary to properly facilitate learning, the article was inspired by the author’s experience teaching his young son to drive a car. It reviews variousRead more...
Do you ever have something you have to do, but you don’t feel quite up to the task? This author certainly understands the struggle. In this article, she discusses her own personalRead more...
This is an article based on the troubles of having ADHD and some very helpful tips and tricks in dealing with this disorder. It tells about the studies doneRead more...
Dyslexia, ADHD, and/or Anxiety can be contributed to inner ear issues.Read more...
Do you ever hear: “Your kid talks just fine. He can’t possibly have a learning disability.” The average person may not realize that a child with Dyslexia may have great verbal skills and these skills can be utilized to assist in overcoming Dyslexia. Watch this video to see how to build on your child’s strengths!Read more...
Ever wonder what a child reads when they have Dyslexia? Check out this video to experience Dyslexia.Read more...
Do you think there is no career future for your child with Dyslexia? Think again! Check out this video on Billionaire Celebrity Richard Branson who has Dyslexia.Read more...
This video shows brain exercises that are targeted specifically towards individuals who deal with Dyslexia. Games where you identify aRead more...
Tired of your child being labeled? Do you feel that your child is misunderstood or merely seen as a diagnosis? Be encouraged by watching the “Interview with Julian G. Elliott, author of The Dyslexia Debate”!Read more...
Actor and producer Henry Winkler talks about his life story with dyslexia and how to raise the awareness for dyslexia.Read more...
Does university feel light years away from where your child is at right now? Or is it just around the corner? Thankfully, more and more students with dyslexia are attending and excelling in university, and it will likely be a real consideration for your child at some point. As you think and talk about the future with your child, this video, in which three university students with dyslexia share their experiences, is a great resource.Read more...
When you write a book, to your child, it's better than J.K. Rowling! Intimidated? Watch this video to be inspired with just how simple (and even silly) the process can be.Read more...
Clarity is the word that comes to my mind when I think about the condition called Dyslexia. A recent articleRead more...
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