Warrior Parent is a place of healing and resilience for families touched by learning and thinking differences.
Fix it and then it Breaks Again
I’m driving myself cray cray trying to find healing methods. The journey has been long and it’s neverending. I’m not sleeping again and it’s driving me insane. I recall nights a decade ago when I couldn’t sleep worrying about my children, such as a situation they encountered or the night before an IEP meeting. 
Those sleepless nights were sporadic and I was younger and could recover faster. Now in my … Read More »
80% of Kids Dyslexia can be Prevented!
I went to a school teacher training and my years of suspicions were confirmed. The professor said that 80% of dyslexia can be prevented if kids receive the proper instruction from the get-go. That is, if they are taught the science of reading way, with structured literacy, and explicit instruction in phonemic awareness and phonics.
It could have saved me a tremendous amount of heartache, tears, anxiety, worry, social issues … Read More »
Take Care of You!
Taking care of yourself is key as a parent. Most of us put ourselves last, especially when we’re in the thick of it all. I did just that and it nearly drove me to death. 
The chronic worry about my children kept me up at night and constantly on edge. I’m not sure how I made it thru that time period of my life and shudder to think of it. … Read More »
3 Fun Math Ideas to Teach Your Dyscalculia Child Math.
Making math fun is what I strive for in my work with students and my own children, a tough crowd. I have two children that struggle with math, one who has a diagnosis of dyscalculia, a math learning difference. Let’s face it, math can be really boring, but very necessary in life.
Here are 3 ideas to make math fun, while teaching important math skills needed for life success.
#1 … Read More »
Teachers, Please Create a Safe Environment for Our Dyslexic Children.
Imagine the fear of being dyslexic and not knowing creates. Children that struggle to read, many times do this in silence. They’re afraid to ask for help or raise their hand in class with all eyes upon them. Feeling stupid and thinking that everyone else is smarter than them is the norm. 
Been a long time since I was in school, but when I go to teacher training, I’m reminded … Read More »
Finally, a Way to Get Your Dyslexic Child to Read!
Been on a mission for years to get my dyslexic children to read on their own. It is a major feat. Experts, tutors, and teachers always are advising parents to have their children spend time reading. For my family, it’s been a difficult and painstaking task.
Children with LD typically get fatigued with reading. It’s like being forced to do something you hate, like chores — I find it easier … Read More »