Author Archives: Angela
A Parent’s Search for Answers for Helping Dyslexic Son
Guest Post by Dr. Eugenia Krimmel Dr. Krimmel is a mother of a son who was diagnosed with both dyslexia and ADHD. Dr. Krimmel has also taught in classrooms for over 23 years. “Doctor, is it dyslexia? ADHD?” You know …
An Inside Look at How Reading Problems Affect Struggling Readers
To celebrate Dr. Seuss’s birthday last week we had a promotion that was available to anyone who answered the following question: Do you know someone whose life would be changed if they knew how to read? Here are some of …
Is the Internet Good or Bad for Your Child’s Brain and Learning?
Once upon a time I was extremely opposed to all social networks. I committed myself to a life of non-conformity in which I would never join a social network. Well, guess what? I am now an active member of not …
Motivating Children to Read More Books Through… T-Shirts?
For some reason there is an irresistible pull to read a shirt with writing on it. Yet, when it comes to books and other reading materials – kids (and adults) don’t always find that same irresistible pull. But what if …
Which Math Methods Work Best for Dyslexics?
Here is Reading Horizons Teacher Trainer and Dyslexia Specialist, Shantell Berrett, discussing what methods and programs work best for those that struggle with math because of dyslexia or other learning disabilities: Some specific programs Shantell has heard mentioned at dyslexia …
10 Skills to Teach Your Children NOW to Encourage FUTURE Success
So… not that today’s school system is completely devoid of value, but I’ll be the first to admit that through studying education, I most assuredly believe that it doesn’t provide children with the greatest chance of success. (This belief was …
How Stress Affects Your Child’s Reading and Academic Achievement
We’ve all experienced stress before. Whether it’s the feeling we have before we have to speak in front of a large group of people, feeling overwhelmed by a large “to-do” list, or concern for one we love, such as a …
Parents or Teachers? Which Role is More Predictive of Academic Success?
In hindsight it makes perfect sense, but as reporters interviewed young male students from inner-city schools they were surprised to find that the students rarely mentioned school or teachers as being a hindrance to their academic success. Rather, almost every …
Dyslexia Research: Can Dyslexia Be Diagnosed in Younger Children?
One major concern many parents have is that they can’t get their child a formal diagnosis for dyslexia until their child is in the third grade. Many parents start to see their child struggling with reading long before this, but …
30 Facts About First Graders that Every Mother Needs to Know
For quite awhile I have wanted to target a very specific group of people with our marketing efforts. I refer to this group as “neurotic moms.” Although neuroticism is sometimes viewed in a negative light, in this instance the aspect …
