Explore every episode of the podcast Dyslexia Mom Life™ | Dyslexia Education, Parenting Strategies
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| 131 | Learning About The Other Side of Special | 24 Apr 2023 | 00:56:35 | |
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. All things dyslexia and parenting --> www.dyslexiamomlife.com | |||
| 130 | Understanding Your Child's Dyslexia Workshop | 04 Apr 2023 | 00:44:59 | |
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. All things dyslexia and parenting --> www.dyslexiamomlife.com | |||
| 121 | How to Monitor Your Dyslexic Child's Reading Progress | 03 Oct 2022 | 00:13:58 | |
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. All things dyslexia and parenting --> www.dyslexiamomlife.com | |||
| DML 26: Dyslexia Accommodations and Advocacy with Marianne Young | 09 Nov 2020 | 00:38:47 | |
Marianne Young is back on the show talking all about accommodations and advocacy for children with dyslexia. The conversation includes how you can advocate for your child and when to hire a special education advocate. Marianne is a mom, who knows firsthand what it feels like to advocate for her child. She brings sincere advice to hiring an advocate, so when you need to hire a special education advocate you will know exactly who to look for and what questions to ask. | |||
| THRIVE TIP #3 - Parent-Teacher Conference Tips | 05 Nov 2020 | 00:17:16 | |
Welcome to Thrive Tip Thursday - today Nicole is sharing parent-teacher conference tips!
Get a copy of the Parent-Teacher Planner Page at the VIP Resource Library! | |||
| DML 24: How to Start a Mindful Parenting Practice with Katherine Endy | 02 Nov 2020 | 00:34:19 | |
Katherine Endy from The Family Life Coach is on the show sharing how to create a mindful parenting practice. Katherine is a parenting coach and social worker. | |||
| DML 23: Raising Exceptional Children with Marianne Young | 26 Oct 2020 | 00:37:37 | |
Marianne Young is on the show sharing her personal and professional experiences of raising a child with dyslexia. She is a special education advocate dedicated to serving families to ensure their children have access to quality education. Marianne is the founder of Exceptional Advocacy Services serving families in Georgia and Alabama. She is also the author of Raising Exceptional Children: A Guide to Understanding Learning Differences and Empowering Your Child. | |||
| DML 22: What Every Parent Needs to Know About Testing with Dr. Paul Cohen | 19 Oct 2020 | 01:11:18 | |
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.
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| DML 21: Dyslexic Voices - Mike Jones | 12 Oct 2020 | 00:45:55 | |
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. | |||
| DML 20: Dyslexic Voices - Daniel Franklin, PhD | 05 Oct 2020 | 00:42:24 | |
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. | |||
| DML 19: Expert Advice for Moms Starting their Dyslexia Journey | 28 Sep 2020 | 00:15:57 | |
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. | |||
| DML 18: Microsoft Technology Tools for Students with Dyslexia | 21 Sep 2020 | 00:40:03 | |
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. | |||
| DML 17: What Every Parent Needs to Know About Sleep | 14 Sep 2020 | 00:39:21 | |
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. | |||
| 120 | It's Not Your Fault . . . Release It! | 28 Sep 2022 | 00:15:25 | |
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. You Got This! All things dyslexia and parenting --> www.dyslexiamomlife.com | |||
| DML 16: Dyslexic Voices: Jacob Blumenstein | 07 Sep 2020 | 00:38:36 | |
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! | |||
| DML 15: How to Talk to Your Child About Stress | 31 Aug 2020 | 00:47:08 | |
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. | |||
| Thrive Tip #2 - You Got This! | 27 Aug 2020 | 00:03:37 | |
Nicole shares the why behind "you got this." | |||
| DML 14: 5 Ways Tutoring is Helpful | 24 Aug 2020 | 00:46:31 | |
Jennifer Amichia, "Ms. Jenn", shares the components of reading and the benefits of reading tutoring. | |||
| DML 13: Finding Your Calm in the Chaos (Part 2) | 19 Aug 2020 | 00:18:57 | |
Our guest, Jamie Jackson Spannhake, is back to talk about meditation. Did you listen to her first episode, Finding Your Calm in the Chaos (Part 1)? Be sure to go back and listen to that episode too. | |||
| Bonus: 5 Minute Meditation with Jamie | 19 Aug 2020 | 00:07:08 | |
You are in for a treat today. Jamie Jackson Spannhake recorded a 5 minute meditation for our community. What I love about this meditation is that you can listen to it over and over again. | |||
| DML 12: Finding Your Calm in the Chaos (Part 1) | 17 Aug 2020 | 00:35:18 | |
Our guest today, Jamie Jackson Spannhake, is no stranger to the life of a busy mom who is raising a daughter with dyslexia. She is a lawyer, writer, mediator, speaker, certified health coach, and parent. Her mission is to help people with competing responsibilities enjoy their busy lives without feeling overwhelmed. | |||
| Thrive Tip #1 - Routines | 14 Aug 2020 | 00:12:18 | |
Today's Thursday Thrive Tip is all about routines. Morning routines and evening routines - they can make all the difference in your day! Set yourself up to thrive today. Enjoy! | |||
| DML 11: Learning from Home | 10 Aug 2020 | 00:42:00 | |
What does your child's school schedule look like right now? What about in a week, month, or semester? As we begin the school year with virtual learning, hybrid schedules, and in-person instruction, one thing is constant - this year continues to bring uncertainty in our children's education schedules and routines. Have you considered homeschooling this year? What about hiring a private teacher to come to your home to facilitate homeschooling? In this episode, Erin Paske shares her experience as a private teacher. What are the benefits of hiring a private teacher to teach your child from home? Listen to find out. | |||
| DML 10: Anxiety and Dyslexia | 03 Aug 2020 | 00:50:54 | |
Children with dyslexia may show signs of anxiety. In this episode, Dr. Mann shares her expertise in working with children with anxiety. How can you help your child? Listen to find out. | |||
| 119 | Red Flags in School Meetings | 26 Sep 2022 | 00:26:14 | |
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. All things dyslexia and parenting --> www.dyslexiamomlife.com | |||
| DML 9: Dear Teacher Letter | 02 Aug 2020 | 00:15:46 | |
This episode starts off the Back to School Miniseries this month with how to create a dear teacher letter or get to know me video. It's a great way to introduce your child to his or her teacher this fall. | |||
| Bonus: Back to School Miniseries Intro | 01 Aug 2020 | 00:05:20 | |
This bonus episode is an introduction to the Back to School Miniseries. It's all about taking you from surviving and overwhelm to thriving and succeeding this upcoming school year. The entire month of August is dedicated to Back to School episodes just for you. | |||
| DML 8: How Immersion Schools Remediate Dyslexia | 27 Jul 2020 | 00:30:56 | |
Learn all about full immersion schools for dyslexic learners. The Director of Admissions at GRACEPOINT School, Kyle Bice, shares with our listeners all about full immersion schools. She also shares GRACEPOINT's morphology course and why that helps children identified with dyslexia. | |||
| DML 7: Finding Success with a Qualified Dyslexia Tutor | 20 Jul 2020 | 00:52:46 | |
I am so excited to have an Associate Member of the Academy of Orton-Gillingham Practitioners and Educators, Alicia Petry, on the Dyslexia Mom Life Podcast. Alicia is going to share signs of dyslexia (K-12), explain the Orton-Gillingham approach to reading instruction, and provide you with resources to find a qualified reading tutor. | |||
| DML 6: 9 Year Old's Perspective on Dyslexia | 20 Jul 2020 | 00:09:39 | |
Our first guest is very special to the show. Our daughter, Haddie, shares her thoughts about dyslexia. You are going to love her energy (and her jokes). | |||
| DML 5: Dyslexia Book Recommendations | 13 Jul 2020 | 00:20:14 | |
Your host, Nicole Holcomb, shares books she recommends in three categories: (1) general dyslexia books, (2) gifts of dyslexia, and (3) dyslexia stories. Grab your earbuds and take us on a walk (or run) with you. You won't need to take any notes. We have the podcast notes with links to all the recommended books at http://dyslexiamomlife.com/episode5. | |||
| DML 4: Dyslexia Myths | 07 Jul 2020 | 00:12:09 | |
I bet you have heard at least a few myths about dyslexia. You may have not even realized they were not true. Your host, Nicole Holcomb, shares with you the dyslexia myths and the truth about each one in this episode. | |||
| DML 2: Strengths of Successful Dyslexic Entrepreneurs | 03 Jul 2020 | 00:20:12 | |
When you are in the day to day of raising your child with dyslexia, do you ever wonder if you are making progress? What kind of adult will he be? Successful? | |||
| DML 3: Is my child dyslexic? | 03 Jul 2020 | 00:10:22 | |
Are you wondering if your child is dyslexic? Your host, Nicole Holcomb, shares with you the characteristics of dyslexia in this episode. | |||
| DML 1: What is dyslexia? | 29 Jun 2020 | 00:09:39 | |
Is your son or daughter struggling to learn to read? Have you heard the word dyslexia but wasn't sure what it was exactly? This episode is for you! Your host, Nicole Holcomb, walks you through what exactly does it mean to be dyslexic from the perspective of a mother raising a daughter with dyslexia. | |||
| 118 | Back to School Bootcamp Series: Part 3 - Data Notebooks | 03 Aug 2022 | 00:17:04 | |
Why not come to meetings this year with an organized notebook with your child's work samples, assessments, and communication logs? | |||
| Dyslexia Mom Life Trailer | 29 Jun 2020 | 00:00:52 | |
The Dyslexia Mom Life Podcast Season 1 is here! So join me and my guests as we talk about parenting children with dyslexia. Premieres this summer! Subscribe now, so you won't miss an episode. | |||
| 117 | Back to School Bootcamp Series: Part 2 - Homework Station | 01 Aug 2022 | 00:13:15 | |
What is one thing that can cause drama at home on a daily basis . . . yep, homework. What if you had a central location where your child could leave her bookbag, have supplies for homework, and most importantly cut down on the chaos of not knowing where a pencil is for math homework. That sounds great to me! You Got This! | |||
| 116 | Back to School Bootcamp Series: Part 1 - Command Center | 27 Jul 2022 | 00:14:10 | |
A command center is a central location in your home where you can store daily items to keep your family organized with less clutter.
Listen to learn more about creating your own home command center and start this school year out with a plan and less chaos. You are going to love it! | |||
| 115 | 5 Ways to Prepare for Back to School | 20 Jul 2022 | 00:12:19 | |
Summer vacation never lasts long enough, am I right? | |||
| 114 | Write Down Your Hangcliffers | 18 Jul 2022 | 00:12:11 | |
One of the many things I love about raising a daughter with dyslexia is that I learn from her every single day. I love the way she sees the world and I love even more how she shares the things she sees and thinks about. | |||
| 113 | IDA: Dyslexia Resource | 13 Jul 2022 | 00:10:19 | |
When you first learn your child is dyslexic, you may feel pretty overwhelmed with all of the resources available. Yet, not all resources are created equal. In this episode, Nicole is sharing the resources available on the International Dyslexia Association's website. | |||
| 112 | My Summer Reading 2022 | 11 Jul 2022 | 00:20:25 | |
Find out what books Nicole is reading and recommending this summer! Grab the links to these books and the Amazon resources mentioned at www.dyslexiamomlife.com. | |||
| 129 | Understanding Dysgraphia | 28 Feb 2023 | 00:47:29 | |
Dysgraphia is a brain-based specific learning disorder that impacts a child's writing and fine motor skills. All things dyslexia and parenting --> www.dyslexiamomlife.com | |||
| 111 | How to Achieve Work Life Integration | 24 May 2022 | 00:50:16 | |
Jamie Jackson Spannhake is on the show sharing all about work-life integration for moms. If you find yourself thinking about the things you need to do at work or home and not present in the moment with your family, or if you feel tired from the lack of rest - this episode is for you. | |||
| 110 | Financial Literacy with GREENLIGHT | 04 May 2022 | 00:15:00 | |
We are raising children who will lead the future. It’s our job to make sure they are educated in financial literacy. We use the GREENLIGHT app and debit card to teach our daughter about financial literacy at an early age. You Got This! | |||
| 109 | Feeling Overwhelmed? | 02 May 2022 | 00:23:24 | |
When you first learn your child is dyslexic, there are so many emotions and one of the big ones is feeling overwhelmed to take action. You are left feeling that there is too much to do as quickly as possible or you are stuck trying to decide the right or wrong way to get help for your child . . . search all the options, there’s so much information on the Internet (not all accurate), you don’t know where to start, so your overwhelm ends in you not being able to make any decision to move forward. Where to begin? Listen to this episode to learn the signs of overwhelm and 3 ways to begin today taking action to ditch that overwhelm feeling. | |||
| 108 | Did you ask for help today? If no, why not? | 27 Apr 2022 | 00:22:05 | |
As moms, it's as if there is this unwritten rule that we have to do it all (for everyone). The more you do the better you feel, or at least think you will feel and others will know you are a good mom. Right? No. Letting others influence your days is a recipe for disaster and overwhelm. Spoiler alert: I already know you are a fantastic mom! | |||
| 107 | Transition Planning | 25 Apr 2022 | 00:17:37 | |
Transitions are part of life - our kids will have many transitions in the next ten years from elementary to middle school, middle school to high school, and high school to college and careers. Each stage is a time for growth, excitement, and new challenges. | |||
| 106 | The To-Do List You Don't Have that You Need | 20 Apr 2022 | 00:12:59 | |
Honestly, I love my to-do list. There is something so satisfying when I mark off an item. What about you? Do you live by a to-do list? | |||