Dyslexia Mom Life™ | Education, Parenting Tips, & Community
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 8 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.
Episodes
153 episodes
153 | 3 Ways to Ensure Your Struggling Reader Learns to Read
Since before my daughter was born, I can remember buying her books. We read to her when she was young, and as she got older, we would take her to the library and bookstores to spark her reading. There are many books in our house that she has ne...
152 | 3 Tips to Help Your Child Organize His/Her Backpack
Learn how to help your child organize his backpack for a successful school year!Truthfully, this episode is a great listen any time of the school year as a reminder and reset - we revisit the backpack throughout the school year. I know h...
151 | What Middle School Taught Me About Parenting
Learn parenting tips for parenting during middle school You Got This!Understanding Your Child's Dyslexia Workshop - Spotify / <...
150 | Say This, Not That: 3 Winning Strategies for School Meetings
To win at school meetings, focus on active listening, clear communication, and collaborative problem-solving. Instead of rambling or presenting information passively, try to frame your thoughts to encourage participation and build consensus. Fo...
149 | The Link Between Dyslexia and ADHD: What Every Parent Should Know
One of the things that I learned early on our dyslexia journey is that dyslexia often co-occurs with other difficulties. In other words, most of the time, dyslexia is not the only struggle for dyslexics. I call these co-occurrences, dyslexic si...
148 | 5 Pieces of Bad Parenting Advice About Dyslexia - I’m Glad I Didn’t Take
Early in my dyslexia parenting journey, I took every piece of business advice as gold. I was so eager to learn everything I could get my hands on about dyslexia that I rarely stopped to ask, does this make sense for my parenting journey and...
147 | How to Use Your Myers-Briggs Type to Better Parent Your Dyslexic Child with Kim Anderson
Early in my dyslexia parenting journey, I took every piece of business advice as gold. I was so eager to learn everything I could get my hands on about dyslexia that I rarely stopped to ask, does this make sense for my parenting journey and...
146 | From Frustration to Confidence: How Assistive Technology Helps Dyslexic Kids Thrive
We are diving into assistive technology for dyslexia. If your child is struggling with reading, writing, or spelling, you might be wondering:What is assistive technology?Is it too early to introduce assistive t...
145 | Dyslexia and Private Schools: What Parents Need to Know
In this episode, we’re diving into a topic that so many of you have reached out about, navigating dyslexia in a private school. Maybe you chose a private school for smaller class sizes, a faith-based education, or a strong academic reputation. ...
144 l Dyslexia and School Transitions: How to Plan Now for a Successful Next School Year
If you’re parenting a child with dyslexia, you already know how important it is to be proactive, especially when it comes to school transitions.Whether your child is moving from elementary to middle school, middle to high school, or tran...
143 l From Struggle to Strength: Prioritizing Your Relationship
When you’re navigating school struggles, homework battles, and advocating for your child’s needs, it’s easy to let stress take over. But here’s the truth— the number one resource your child needs is not a tutor, an advocate, or a structured rea...
142 | Stealth Dyslexia: The Hidden Struggles
Most people think of dyslexia as a noticeable difficulty with reading and writing. But for some students, their intelligence and coping strategies allow them to hide their struggles—sometimes even from themselves. This is what we call stealth d...
141 | Feeling Overwhelmed? Understanding Your Window of Tolerance
If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed, exhausted, or like you’re constantly running on empty, this episode is for you. We’re breaking down what the Window of Tolerance is, how it impacts your ability to handle stress, and—most importantly—how you can...
140 | Deep Dive into Dyslexia: What Lies Below the Surface
The iceberg is a great way to visualize dyslexia. Above the water, you see the small visible part. Things like difficulty with reading, spelling, and writing. That’s what most people recognize as dyslexia.But what’s beneath the surface? ...
139 | Forget Resolutions: A Guilt-Free Way to Refocus in 2025
Today we’re talking about something we all experience—setting big New Year’s Resolutions, only to feel guilty when life takes over and they fall to the side. According to research, 80% or more of people give up on their New Year's resolutions b...
138 | Top 10 Frequently Asked Questions About Dyslexia
Have you Googled “dyslexia” and walked away more confused than when you started your research? There is a lot of information about dyslexia on the internet and social media. When you are starting your dyslexia journey with your chil...
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 chil...
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 res...
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 - ev...
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 inte...
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. N...
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 remedia...
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 Sp...
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.If you'd prefer to watch the workshop, v...