It's not uncommon for children growing up with dyslexia to experience shame. It comes in many forms, but for many, it centres around the fact that they don't fit in easily, that they can't do things as quickly as others, that they are letting g

8: Dyslexia Success With Reaya

29 days ago 44m 56s

Join me for the first Dyslexia Success Story Interview. Today's chat is with my beautiful friend Reaya. Growing up undiagnosed, Reaya lived her life hiding her challenges and immense shame. She talks openly and vulnerably about how she worked h

7: The Impact Of Our Words

Apr 8th, 2024 14m 42s

The words we speak matter. Seemingly simple statements can become the internal voice of our children well into their adulthood. In today's episode, I discuss some of the most influential things we say that impact our children's mindset, confide

6: Dyslexia The Label

Apr 1st, 2024 5m 47s

There are often conversations with parents and educators who are new to the dyslexia journey about whether it's beneficial to "label" their child with dyslexia. Today, I want to share my brief but passionate thoughts about what happens when we

5: Handling Homework

Mar 25th, 2024 12m 1s

In today's episode, I discuss all things homework, the reality, the battles, the emotions, and the strain it can put on the parent-child relationship. This is often a controversial topic: Do you or don't you? This episode offers my perspective

4: Creating Positive Sleep Habits

Mar 18th, 2024 9m 51s

We've all heard it: sleep is king! Today, I discuss some of the strategies I use in my house to promote positive sleep habits. Sleep is the foundation of our well-being and should not be overlooked when seeking better ways to support our neurod

3: Dyslexia and Supporting Your Child's Mental Health

Mar 14th, 2024 17m

Our children are under immense pressure to catch up, conform, and to fit in the box. This unkind reality causes many different mental health challenges for our children with learning differences. In this episode, I discuss some practical strate

2: Helping Your Child Build Self-Esteem

Mar 14th, 2024 9m 45s

It's no secret that many children with learning differences grow up with low self-esteem. Many factors contribute to this, and in this episode, I cover some key things that have helped my son and I, along with others in the Daring Dyslexic comm

1: Introduction

Mar 13th, 2024 6m 13s

Introducing the Doing Dyslexia Differently show and your host, Bernadette Haigh. In this short intro, you'll discover more about the show, what to expect in coming episodes, Bernadette's story with dyslexia, and how to get the most out of each

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