Welcome, I am so glad that you are here. You can take a deep breath, exhale, and relax, you got this! I promise. It may not feel like it today, but you are on the right path.
Parenting a child with dyslexia will be challenging as they struggle through classes, homework, projects, and friendships, but it will also be rewarding to see your child grow and embrace his or her strengths with your guidance and support. Each season will bring new challenges, so don’t be too hard on yourself. You got this!
LISTEN: Apple | Stitcher When starting your dyslexia journey with your child, you may have many questions and may not be sure who to turn to for advice. I reached out to education experts from private dyslexia schools to share advice for moms just starting their dyslexia journey. A special thank you to all of […]
LISTEN: Apple | Stitcher Did you know Microsoft has free learning tools to support students who struggle with reading and writing? Immersive Reader is a learning tool that can be used across all of the Microsoft programs and the Microsoft Edge browser. Immersive Reader allows the reader to change font size, text spacing, and background […]
LISTEN: Apple | Stitcher 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. […]
LISTEN: Apple | Stitcher Dyslexic voices is a new series to introduce you to people who are thriving with dyslexia. We all need some inspiration to get us through raising our children during the school years. We may lose hope along the way, especially when we see our children struggle with homework, stress, and anxiety. […]
LISTEN: Apple | Stitcher Children with dyslexia often have strong emotions and do not handle stress well. As a parent, you may feel lost and not know how to respond. You are not alone. How to identify and talk about our emotions is not something we learned at school or at home (for many of […]
LISTEN: Apple | Stitcher Jennifer Amichia is the founder and owner of Growing Exceptional Minds (G.E.M.) in Atlanta, Georgia. She graduated magna cum laude from Georgia State University with a dual degree in Early Childhood and Special Education. Ms. Jenn has been teaching for almost 10 years and is certified to teach K-12. She is also an […]