Are you struggling to have healthy expectations of your neurodivergent children?
Do you worry that your dyslexic or ADHD kiddo might not have the tools they need to succeed?
Are you struggling with feeling stressed and overwhelmed with your child and their school work?
Listen to this episode for encouragement from a mama that has SEVEN dyslexic kiddos and has successfully launched several of them into the world!
Marianne Sunderland is a homeschooling mother of eight unique children who range from 14 to 33 years old.
She is also an author, speaker, and because 7 of her 8 children are dyslexic, a passionate dyslexia advocate with a mission to educate and encourage families to understand dyslexia as well as to discover and nurture their children’s God-given gifts and talents, in and outside of the classroom. Marianne’s web site, Homeschooling With Dyslexia, provides weekly articles on homeschooling kids with ADHD and dyslexia that will bless and encourage you.
Episode Time Stamps
[00:00-3:20] Welcome, Prayer, and the Importance of Tailored Education
[3:20-7:52] Homeschooling Journey and Advocacy for Dyslexia Awareness
[7:53-11:03] Understanding Learning Differences
[11:04-13:17] Navigating the Challenges of Dyslexia and ADHD
[13:17-18:19] The Power of Individualized Education
[18:19-26:00] Finding Balance in Homeschool, Learning at Our Kid’s Pace
[26:26-32:14] Encouraging Confidence and Curiosity in Our Children, Trusting That God’s Got Them
[32:14-34:00] Rethinking Dyslexia: Embracing Differences Over Fixing Our Kids
[34:00-38:00] Letting Go and Helping Kids Pursue Their Passions
[38:00-43:28] Practical Homeschooling Strategies for Middle and High School
[43:28-49:00] Figuring Out If My Kid Has Dyslexia and ADHD
[49:00-55:00] Trusting the Process: Embracing Your Unique Child That God Gave You
Sources Mentioned
Diane Kraft’s, Brain Integration Therapy Manual
Marianne’s book, No More School