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 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 […]
LISTEN: Apple | Stitcher Welcome back to Finding Your Calm in Chaos Part 2. In this episode, we continue our conversation with Jamie Jackson Spannhake. We are talking all about mindfulness and meditation. Top 5 Benefits of Meditation Reduce anxiety and stress Increase focus and productivity Improve your ability to deal with difficult situations and […]
LISTEN: Apple | Stitcher Last weekend, I was so anxious about Monday and the upcoming week. Why? Haddie starts school on Monday (in-person) for the first time in 5 months. It’s like starting school for the first time. Don’t you agree? Or if you are still learning online it’s like the summer that never ended, […]
LISTEN: Apple | Stitcher Megan, owner of Peachtree Art Therapy and Counseling, is a Registered Art Therapist and Licensed Professional Counselor. Her practice is in Atlanta, Georgia. Megan completed her Master’s Degree (2007) in psychology in the marriage and family therapy and art therapy degree program at the Phillips Graduate Institute in Los Angeles, CA. More recently, Megan has […]