Synopsis
Dyslexic AND UN-Stoppablegives you the tools and strategies to help your dyslexic children and struggling students rediscover their inner power. We do this through our mission:We inform: We teach parents the signs & symptoms of dyslexia to ensure early detection (bring awareness, early detection and debunk myths)We advocate: We remind parents & teacher that words are powerful and preserving the child self-esteem is crucial.We assist: We share all the tools and strategies we used to help our son overcome dyslexia. (All demonstrations are hands-on, visual and interactive to benefit the dyslexic child.)We guide: We equip parents with basic knowledge so they can best navigate the school system to get necessary services.For more information please visitwww.DyslexicAndUnstoppable.com.
Episodes
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2nd Biggest Mistake Even Smart Parents Make When Preparing For The Parent Teacher Conference – Not Being Prepared
07/10/2016 Duration: 02minwww.DyslexicAndUnstoppable.com This is second in our series of episodes to help you prepare for the Parent-Teacher Conference. This mistake is about not being prepared and thinking the meeting is just a casual chat. It is important for parents whose children may be struggling at school to be prepared with the exact questions and points they want to bring up.
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3rd Biggest Mistake Even Smart Parents Make When Preparing For The Parent Teacher Conference – Thinking The Teacher Will Take Care Of Everything
04/10/2016 Duration: 02minwww.DyslexicAndUnstoppable.com Parent Teacher Conferences are just around the corner. For parents of dyslxic children and struggling readers these meetings can be an important time to make sure that your child is getting all of the help she needs. It is also a great time for parents to establish a collaborative relationship with the teacher. In this series of episodes we're going to highlight some of the mistakes that parents make with the Parent-Teacher conferences. This first mistake is the third biggest mistake and it is Thinking The Teacher Will Take Care Of Everything
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Back To School Webinar Replay
02/10/2016 Duration: 39minwww.DyslexicAndUnstoppable.com In this episode we continue our Back To School theme. This is a replay of a webinar that we did in which we discuss some of our best tips to help your child have a great start to the new school year. www.DyslexicAndUnstoppable.com
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Back To School For Struggling Readers – Tip 10 Have Fun
02/10/2016 Duration: 01minwww.DyslexicAndUnstoppable.comThis is the final episode in our Back To School series. in this episode we help you remind your child to have fun at school, to reconnect with the innate love of learning.
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Back To School For Struggling Readers – Tip 9 – Use Audiobooks
05/09/2016 Duration: 02minAudiobooks can be a great supplement to your child's education. In this episode we tell you the best way to use audiobooks to help your child be successful in school, Need help right now for your struggling student? Check out our free video series 'Five Steps To Take Right Now To Help Your Struggling Reader".
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Back To School For Struggling Readers – Tip 7 – Improve Their Sleep
02/09/2016 Duration: 03minAlong with nutrition, sleep can be a big part of your child's back to school success. In this episode we give you some tips to make good sleep habits a part of your child's life.Need help right now for your struggling student? Check out our free video series 'Five Steps To Take Right Now To Help Your Struggling Reader".
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Back To School For Struggling Readers – Tip 8 – Start A conversation With Their Teacher
02/09/2016 Duration: 03minStart a conversation with your child's teacher now to begin a great collaboration for a successful school yearNeed help right now for your struggling student? Check out our free video series 'Five Steps To Take Right Now To Help Your Struggling Reader".
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Back To School For Struggling Readers – Tip 2 – Get The Right Clothes
01/09/2016 Duration: 02minOur Back To School series continues with Tip 2 which is Get The Right Clothes. Since lots of parents are doing back to school shopping anyway, this is a time to think about how the right school clothes can make it easier for your child. Since many children with dyslexia also struggle with fine motor difficulties, we give some easy changes to your child's wardrobes to make the year easier. Need help right now for your struggling student? Check out our free video series 'Five Steps To Take Right Now To Help Your Struggling Reader".
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Back To School For Struggling Readers – Tip 3 – Get The Right School Supplies
01/09/2016 Duration: 02minThe right school supplies can make all the difference for the dyslexic child. Just finding the right pencils and pens can make writing easier and therefore allow your child to express her brilliance better. In this episode we give you some tips on the right back to school supplies.Need help right now for your struggling student? Check out our free video series 'Five Steps To Take Right Now To Help Your Struggling Reader".
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Back To School For Struggling Readers – Tip 4 – Celebrate 5 Wins
01/09/2016 Duration: 02minFor the dyslexic child, back to school can mean a series of challenges as well as setbacks. In this episode we discuss how the simple act of reviewing "5 wins" every day can refocs your child on her abilities and what she does well. Need help right now for your struggling student? Check out our free video series 'Five Steps To Take Right Now To Help Your Struggling Reader".
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Back To School For Struggling Readers – Tip 5 – Master The Spelling Words
01/09/2016 Duration: 02minLearning to spell is a major part of elementary school and also a major challenge for most dyslexic children. In this episode we give you some tips to help your child master the spelling words and become more confident at schoolNeed help right now for your struggling student? Check out our free video series 'Five Steps To Take Right Now To Help Your Struggling Reader".
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Back To School For Struggling Readers – Tip 6 – Improve Their Nutrition
01/09/2016 Duration: 04minNutrition is such an important part of a child's success. In this episode we discuss why it is important to school success and how to get your child to eat healthier foods.Need help right now for your struggling student? Check out our free video series 'Five Steps To Take Right Now To Help Your Struggling Reader".
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Back To School For Struggling Readers - Tip 1 - Better Organization
12/08/2016 Duration: 02minAs children go back to school, parents want them to be prepared for the coming year. This is especially true for the child who has a learning disability such as dyslexia or who struggled some last year. In order to help you prepare your child for the coming school year we are starting a new series 10 Tips For Back To School For Struggling Readers. This first tip is about getting a good organization plan to make the year easier and less stressfullGet help for your struggling reader, Five Steps To Helping Your Struggling Reader
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Why you must advocate for your dyslexic child?
04/08/2016 Duration: 08minhttp://www.dyslexicandunstoppable.com/five-steps-videoIn this episode we discuss another reason why it is important to advocate for your child. The reason may not seem apparent at first. It is because since many dyslexic children are so smart they are able to get along in school. As a result the school may feel they do not need any extra services. So you, as the parent, need to advocate to make sure your child gets the services needed before she starts to fall behind. This is especially important because you want your child to experience success in school so she continues to love learning. So how are you going to advocate for your dyslexic child? Let us know by commenting and sharing below.Need help right away for your struggling reader? Check our our free informative video series: Five Steps You Can take Right Now To help Your Dyslexic Childhttp://www.dyslexicandunstoppable.com/five-steps-video
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How To Instill An Independent Spirit In Your (Dyslexic) Child
01/08/2016 Duration: 04minThe best gift you can give your child, dyslexic or not, is an independent spirit. In this episode we give you strategies to raise independent kids.
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Overcoming Dyslexia...Is It Really Possible?
30/07/2016 Duration: 09minIs overcoming dyslexia really possible? In this episode we discuss that it depends on how you define it. When you define it in an empowering way, it is possible
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Dyslexic AND UN-Stoppable featured on the We Choose Respect Worldwide Parentcast
22/06/2016 Duration: 28minLucie Curtiss, R.N. and Dr. Doug Curtiss were recently featured guests on the We Choose Respect Worldwide Parentcast with host Jed Doherty. On the Parentcast we discussed:What dyslexia is Some early signs of dyslexia so you can "connect the dots":The importance of self-esteem for your dyslexic childThe "Power Of Words" - how you can use words to inspire your childHelping your child rediscover your inner powerAfter listening to the episode you can also check out the We Choose Respect Worldwide Parentcast here.
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Today's Dyslexic AND UN-Stoppable Quick Tip - Pencils And Dyslexia
13/06/2016 Duration: 05minFive Steps To Help Your Struggling Reader NowAnother quick tip from Dyslexic AND UN-Stoppable. This one explains how the right pencils can help your dyslexic child.Need help right away for your struggling reader? Download our free video series:Five Steps To Help Your Struggling Reader Now'
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What To Do If Your Dyslexic Children Don't Get Recognized On Award Night
06/06/2016 Duration: 04minFive Steps To Help Your Struggling Reader NowIt's the end of the school year. Many schools are having awards nights. Yet, despite your dyslexic child's hard work all year, she may not be recognized. How do you handle it? We discuss this in the latest episode.Need help right away for your struggling reader? Download our free video series:Five Steps To Help Your Struggling Reader Now'
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How Dyslexic AND UN-Stoppable Can Help Your Dyslexic Child
03/06/2016 Duration: 05minFive Steps To Help Your Struggling Reader NowIn episode we wanted to give you a little insight into the type of help that Dyslexic AND UN-Stoppable can offer your dyslexic child.Need help right away for your struggling reader? Download our free video series:Five Steps To Help Your Struggling Reader Now'