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Dyslexia Mom Life™ | Education, Encouragement & Real Life episodes

October 19, 2020DML 22: What Every Parent Needs to Know About Testing with Dr. Paul Cohen
Are you considering testing your child for dyslexia? Have you already tested your child for dyslexia, but not sure about the next steps? Dr. Paul Cohen is on the show answering all my questions about testing.
When should you request testing for your child?
What is the difference between public school and private testing?
How can you choose the best person for private testing?
What does private testing include?
When should you have your child re-evaluated?

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October 12, 2020 DML 21: Dyslexic Voices - Mike Jones
Mike Jones is sharing his dyslexia journey on the show. It's not an easy story to tell, since growing up with dyslexia can be painful and challenging for so many children. By sharing his story, Mike hopes to bring more awareness of dyslexia to all schools and educators.

Did you know that the short film, MICAL, was based on Mike's story when he was seven years old and struggling to learn to read? When Mike was identified with dyslexia, his teachers were still unable and unwilling to help him. He couldn't even spell his own name. Mike's mother, Pat Jones, made the decision to learn everything she could about dyslexia, including the Orton-Gillingham (OG) approach to teaching reading. She homeschooled Mike using what she learned about OG and developed games to help him learn. Pat changed Mike's future. Mike learned to not give up on himself. Now, Mike and his wife, Tiffany James, support families through their company, Nessy Learning. Mike has adapted his mother's games into digital games (apps) for children to learn to read.

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October 05, 2020 DML 20: Dyslexic Voices - Daniel Franklin, PhD
Dr. Daniel Franklin shares his approach and strategies to help students with Language-Based Learning Disabilities. We talk about his personal struggles with dyslexia and how his 5th-grade teacher made the difference in his future.

Dr. Franklin has written the book, Helping Your Child with Language-Based Learning Disabilities: Strategies to Succeed in School and Life with Dyslexia, Dysgraphia, Dyscalculia, ADHD, and Processing Disorders, to provide tips and strategies for parents. Enjoy the show!

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43 min
September 28, 2020 DML 19: Expert Advice for Moms Starting their Dyslexia Journey
I am bringing some of the top educational experts in dyslexia together on the podcast to share with you their advice to moms who are just starting their dyslexia journey.

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16 min
September 21, 2020 DML 18: Microsoft Technology Tools for Students with Dyslexia
Technology can be an important tool for children with dyslexia. It can open the doors to learning for so many children. Microsoft has the learning tech tools for your child with dyslexia.

Rachel Berger is a Dyslexia & Learning Disabilities Community Consultant for Microsoft. She is on the show to share all of the learning tools that Microsoft offers. All of the learning tools are free.

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41 min
September 14, 2020 DML 17: What Every Parent Needs to Know About Sleep
Does your child struggle to fall asleep at night? Children identified with dyslexia often find it hard to sleep at night. Their brains are processing the day and many times worrying about tomorrow. If your child also has ADHD, their brain is busy processing and can often struggle with sleep. Dr. Olivardia is going to share why sleep is important and what we can do as parents to help our children get to sleep.

Dr. Roberto Olivardia is a Clinical Psychologist and Clinical Instructor in Psychology in the Department of Psychiatry at Harvard Medical School. He maintains a private psychotherapy practice in Lexington, Massachusetts, where he specializes in the treatment of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Executive Functioning Issues, and Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD), as well as issues that face students with learning disabilities.

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40 min
September 07, 2020 DML 16: Dyslexic Voices: Jacob Blumenstein
Jacob Blumenstein is definitely thriving with dyslexia. In this episode, Jacob shares what it was like growing up with dyslexia and how he is helping others with dyslexia enjoy books. At 15 years old, Jacob started a non-profit company with his siblings called KidsRead2Kids. Enjoy the show!

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39 min
August 31, 2020 DML 15: How to Talk to Your Child About Stress
Dr. Abigail Gewirtz shares her work on stress and her new book When the World Feels Like a Scary Place: Essential Conversations for Anxious Parents & Worried Kids. Dr. Abi talks with us about stress, understanding emotions, and having essential conversations with our children about topics like natural disasters, perils of technology, social justice, and COVID-19.

Don't forget to grab your copy of the Back to School Survival Guide for Moms today! The guide includes 9 tips for a successful school year while educating your child with dyslexia.

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48 min
August 27, 2020 Thrive Tip #2 - You Got This!
Nicole shares the why behind "you got this."

Don't forget to grab your copy of the Back to School Survival Guide for Moms today! The guide includes 9 tips for a successful school year while educating your child with dyslexia.

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August 24, 2020 DML 14: 5 Ways Tutoring is Helpful
Jennifer Amichia, "Ms. Jenn", shares the components of reading and the benefits of reading tutoring.

Don't forget to grab your copy of the Back to School Survival Guide for Moms today! The guide includes 9 tips for a successful school year while educating your child with dyslexia.

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Do you wish you had a guide or coach who has been where you are and has mapped out how to parent a child with dyslexia (without the overwhelm)?

Do you worry about your…

child’s self-esteem and mental health while carrying the shame of being unable to read? Are you staying up at night, staring at the ceiling with worry about your child’s future and the impact on your family?

I’m so glad you’re here! This podcast is your go-to guide for practical strategies on your dyslexia parenting journey. Together, we’ll build a deep understanding of dyslexia and give you the parenting tools you need to confidently navigate the world of dyslexia without sacrificing your relationship with your child. This journey may have its challenges, but you are not alone. You’ve got this—and we’re in it together!

For the past 10 years, I have been on my dyslexia mom journey. I have made mistakes, laughed, and cried along my parenting journey with my dyslexic daughter. I spent so much time on internet searches and social media, trying to figure it all out — how to get our daughter tested for dyslexia, where to find the right remediation, what accommodations work for her, when and how to tell her she was dyslexic, and how to protect her self-esteem through it all. Honestly, it took a huge toll on our family — and my sanity!

I finally realized that if I was going to keep my sanity and help my daughter thrive in this new dyslexia lifestyle, I had to trust my intuition about what was best for her and our family. I had done all the research, read all the books, and found a way to connect with my daughter, building a strong mother-daughter relationship that would outlive her school years. Of course, I have my fair share of bumps, bruises, and wrong turns along our journey, but one thing is constant - my love for my daughter, and that I can do this (figure out dyslexia and be the best mom to my daughter)! P.S. So can you!

I created a framework that was built on simple, proven strategies — small steps I could check off each day, giving me a real sense of progress (instead of endlessly scrolling through Instagram looking for answers).

It became a lifestyle that made parenting feel less like a constant chore and more like a meaningful relationship — filled with intention, fun, and laughter again. And now, I’m so ready to share it all with you!

If you’re ready for simple, proven strategies to confidently show up for your child with dyslexia, this podcast is for you!

Take a deep breath — you’re in the right place. It’s time to turn the page on overwhelm and step into confidence! Let’s begin.