Dyslexia Mom Life™ | Education, Encouragement & Real Life

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

October 07, 2024 137 | Fear, Fight, Flight, and Freeze Responses are Keeping You Stuck
So many feelings, emotions, and anger naturally come when you worry about your child learning to read. You fear the unknown, you want to fight with school, or you want to flee or freeze doing nothing in response to learning that your child is struggling to learn to read and may have a learning challenge. It's a lot!

Listen to this episode to learn about fear, fight, flight, freeze ~ and 4 strategies to manage each when they occur along your dyslexia parenting journey.

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October 04, 2024 136 | Finding Your Way When You Feel Lost
Let’s talk about what it means to feel lost. Feeling lost can manifest in many ways—whether it’s a sense of confusion, lack of direction, or just feeling disconnected from your own identity. As moms, it’s easy to get wrapped up in the responsibilities and demands of daily life, leaving little room for self-reflection or self-care.
It’s important to acknowledge that these feelings are valid and not uncommon. Many moms experience this at some point in their dyslexia parenting journey, and it’s okay to seek support and work through it. Understanding that you’re not alone is the first step towards finding your way back to you!

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October 02, 2024 135 | 3 Signs Your Child Is Struggling in School
There are a few red flags and warning signs to indicate your child is struggling in school and it's time to take action!

Trust your gut! You know your child best. Do not wait when you have concerns about your child - every day, week, month, and year matters!
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September 23, 2024 134 | How to Find Harmony and Live Intentionally
Harmony is about creating a balanced and integrated life where different aspects of your life—personal, professional, and relational—are aligned and working together. I hear a lot of people talk about work-life balance, and work-life integration, many buzz phrases leave us feeling pulled in too many directions and never 100% present where we are . . . at home, work, with friends, etc.
Living intentionally means making deliberate choices that reflect your values and long-term goals. It’s about being proactive rather than reactive in your life. When you live intentionally, you’re shaping your life rather than letting circumstances dictate it.
Mel Abraham's book, Building Your Money Machine, inspired this episode. The book is about financial freedom, but he also shares about living intentionally with harmony which I thought you might also appreciate.

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September 16, 2024 133 | Back to School: Lean In for a Successful School Year
It’s that time again—our kiddos, tweens, and teens are returning to school. Back-to-school is a great time to reset your mindset, map out workable routines, and build strong relationships with your child’s teachers.

Nicole is diving into how moms can lean in for a successful school year.
Whether your child is starting kindergarten, middle, or high school, going back to the classroom can be exciting and stressful for you and your son or daughter.
But don’t worry! Nicole is here to share some tips to help you and your child have a smooth and successful start to the school year.

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September 15, 2024 132 | Season 5 Trailer
Welcome to Season 5 of the Dyslexia Mom Life Podcast
We started our dyslexia parenting journey when our daughter was identified with dyslexia in 1st grade - we dove head first into learning all about dyslexia and what remediation looked like for our daughter. Now as the season of dyslexia changes for our family, we are navigating accommodations while challenging her academically through middle and high school. Like ours, your dyslexia season will change along your parenting journey.
You are not alone! I am walking this journey with you.
Those of you who are new to the podcast, welcome!
I am a mom with a background in education, school counseling, and school law. The two things I love the most about hosting this podcast are teaching other moms about dyslexia and creating a positive space for moms to connect and share.
I have mnay plans for episodes in Season 5 - subscribe, so you don’t miss an episode. You got this!

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April 24, 2023 131 | Learning About The Other Side of Special
Carrie Holt and Sara Clime are sharing each of their journeys of raising special needs children which led them to start a podcast and write a book together.

The Other Side of Special: Navigating the Messy, Emotional, Joy-Filled Life of a Special Needs Mom, book release on May 9, 2023

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April 04, 2023 130 | Understanding Your Child's Dyslexia Workshop
Learn how to understand your child's dyslexia in this workshop. You will learn the symptoms of dyslexia, the 3 most common dyslexia myths, and how you can best help your child with dyslexia.

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February 28, 2023 129 | Understanding Dysgraphia
Dysgraphia is a brain-based specific learning disorder that impacts a child's writing and fine motor skills.

Listen to this episode to learn about the signs and symptoms of dysgraphia, the five types of dysgraphia, and the myths about dysgraphia.

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48 min
February 21, 2023 128 | The 3 Things We Learned at a Marriage Retreat
Nicole and Chris are sharing what they learned at a recent marriage retreat for parents raising special needs children.

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

From the publisher's feed

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.