Dyslexia Mom Life™ | Education, Encouragement & Real Life

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

January 30, 2023 127 | The 3 Areas You'll Improve When You Tune Into Dyslexia Mom Life In 2023
In this episode, Nicole is diving into what you can expect from the Dyslexia Mom Life Podcast as we jump into 2023 and the 3 major areas of your life that are going to improve by tuning into the Dyslexia Mom Life Podcast each and every week in 2023.

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19 min
October 24, 2022 126 | Shining the Light on Dyslexia
When you learn your child is dyslexic, you may feel lost and not know where to go for advice. That is one bright spot about dyslexia - the dyslexia community. You can find support from local moms who are walking the dyslexia parenting journey or reach out to an expert like Stephanie Hill from the Lighthouse Academy for Dyslexia. One thing that our community has in common is that we are all here to help you navigate your dyslexia parenting journey.

Stephanie Hill is the marketing director for the Lighthouse Academy for Dyslexia. She shares her personal journey as an educator and what drove her to learn how to better teach her students to learn to read by using the Orton-Gillingham approach.

If you have ever been curious about a dyslexia immersion school or why a teacher would change career paths to learn to teach reading through a different approach specifically to help students learn to read, then today's episode is for you.

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58 min
October 17, 2022 125 | Dyslexia is Better Shared Together with Christin Woods and Abby Ramos
Christin and Abby are two moms also on the dyslexia parenting journey who know it can be hard but are willing to do what it takes to preserve the hope, confidence, and giftedness of the world changers we are raising.

"Things hard are better shared together."

When Christin and Abby were college roommates they never dreamed that they would later be sharing their dyslexia parenting journey together. Like most moms raising children with dyslexia, their dyslexia journey has similarities and differences. Along their dyslexia parenting journey, they realized their own strengths and gifts for building bridges of understanding and hope while learning to confront shame.

On today's podcast episode, Christin and Abby share their personal dyslexia journey. They also share the inspiration for @dyslexiatogetherbox, you may be surprised how they came up with this great subscription box idea. We had such a great conversation. I know you are going to love getting to know a few moms raising dyslexics.

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October 12, 2022 124 l Empower Your Dyslexic Child
When we expect our kids to make mistakes, we open the door to greatness. We learn so much from what does not work as we do from what does work. But, when you focus only on your child's weaknesses, they do too.

Dyslexic children often feel defeated and have a loss of confidence . . . let's help our children not lose themselves along their reading journey.

How can you help your child? Start by identifying, nurturing, and empowering your child's dyslexia strengths a.k.a superpowers.

In this episode, learn to:

(1) Identify your child's superpower
(2) Nurture your child's gifts
(3) Empower your child's strengths

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17 min
October 10, 2022 123 | 5 Dyslexic Inventors
What would our world be like without a light bulb, phone, cellphone, car, an airplane? What you might not know is that all of these inventions were made possible by dyslexic inventors and dyslexic thinking.

5 Greatest Inventions Made By Dyslexics

1. Light Bulb, Thomas Edison
2. Car, Henry Ford
3. Airplane, Wright Brothers
4. Telephone, Alexander Graham Bell
5. The iPhone, Steve Jobs

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16 min
October 05, 2022 122 | Dyslexia Remediation. Are we done yet?
When traveling, your kids ask "are we there yet" every 5 minutes, or at least it feels that way. You may not even be out of the subdivision when the kids start asking how much longer until we get there.

You may feel the same way when you are remediating your child's dyslexia. Are we done yet? How much longer?

Dyslexia parenting is a journey. Your child will not learn to decode overnight. It will take time. Take remediation one day at a time and celebrate the wins along the way.

When your child is making progress, it's time to lean in.

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16 min
October 03, 2022 121 | How to Monitor Your Dyslexic Child's Reading Progress
When it comes to teaching your dyslexic child to read, you may have doubts along the way if the reading program the school is using really works, if the tutor is trained in the best approaches to teach reading, or whether the reading program you are using at home is working or not.

What amount of reading progress should you expect? How can you monitor the reading progress your child is making during the year?

There are two approaches to determine if your child is making the appropriate reading progress or not. If you are wondering if it is time to stay the course or pivot and try something else, this episode is for you.

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14 min
September 28, 2022 120 | It's Not Your Fault . . . Release It!
When you begin your dyslexia journey, you may feel like it's all your fault. You blame yourself that you did not see the signs - the struggles with homework, taking longer to complete classwork, and complaining of stomach aches before going to school. When you look back now, it seems like it is all so obvious. But, it's not that easy.

Then the teacher asks you if have been reading 20 minutes a night with your child and you think I'm doing good just to get through the homework some nights. You think you are failing at this whole parenting thing!

It's time to release all the blame and shame. How? Listen to this episode to learn more about how to release feelings of shame and blame.
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16 min
September 26, 2022 119 | Red Flags in School Meetings
It's that time of the year again. You are enjoying the cooler weather, tailgating at your favorite football games, and having the kids back at school. And then you get the call . . . the school has some concerns and would like you to come in for a meeting to discuss your child's progress.

When meeting with teachers, there are a few red flags that you should watch for in meetings. This episode is pulling back the curtain on school meetings, so you will know when to ask more questions and what to do next.

Remember, as a parent you have the right to request an evaluation. Exceptional Advocacy Services has a free letter generator that you can use to request an evaluation be done for your child.

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27 min
August 03, 2022 118 | Back to School Bootcamp Series: Part 3 - Data Notebooks
Why not come to meetings this year with an organized notebook with your child's work samples, assessments, and communication logs?

Listen to learn more about how to create a communication log for school contacts and a data notebook to save all of your child's education records.

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18 min

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.