Decoding Learning Differences with Kimberlynn Lavelle

What are your strengths? How many of your kid’s strengths can you name?

This week’s podcast is all about using your kid’s strengths to optimize their education.

Often, when we push a child to do something that they are struggling with, they’ll struggle more.

When we encourage them to do what they’re already good at, we can help them access that with which they are struggling.

Your turn to put this into action!

Take some time to reflect right now: What is your child really good at? (even if you often see it in a negative light; ie: “he talks too much”; “he’s always making a big mess out of Lego”) What is your child always doing? How do they choose to spend their time? Write down all of the strengths that you can think of. Pick one or two and consider: how can I help encourage these to grow? How can I get out of the way of their growth? This is one of those strategies that is beautiful immediately, but can take a long time to pay off. It’s so worth it though! It’s worth the relationship you are building. It’s worth the brain power and self-confidence you are boosting.

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When we are interested in something, we do SO much better on it than when we aren’t.

What interests your child?

This week, don’t just notice and reflect, ask your child.

“What interests you?”

“What makes you curious?”

“What have you been wondering about lately?”

I always start my school year off with asking kids some of these questions. I want to see what topics I should use to drive my instruction.

Following their interests always creates an atmosphere of intrigue and learning. I can’t wait to hear what this has sparked in you!

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This episode will introduce our new series all about "Optimizing" your child's education, particularly for those who are homeschooled.

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Listen in to this special interview with Lionheart Mama, Courtenay Kasper.

She shared her story of choosing to homeschool her 4 children.  They’ve also done public school.  She talks about how she has constantly needed to evaluate what is working and what isn’t for each child.

She’s always individualizing their education and meeting their unique needs.

video of the interview available at: https://www.yourparenthelp.com/podcast_0123

Learning should be FUN!  But Math can feel so abstract and confusing to so many.  These tips will help to make math more fun and natural in your home!

Grab the notes (instant download pdf), watch the video, and read the transcript at: https://www.yourparenthelp.com/podcast_0122

Get the guide: How to Use Chores to Teach Math https://www.yourparenthelp.com/choreguide

Learning should be FUN!  But Writing can feel so daunting for many kids.  These 8 tips will help to make writing more fun in your household!!

Grab the instant download notes, watch the video, and read the transcript at: https://www.yourparenthelp.com/podcast_0121

Click here for the Episode on Graphic Organizers : https://www.yourparenthelp.com/graphic-organizers

Learning is most effective when it is relaxed, enjoyable, intriguing, interesting!  In this episode, you'll learn 5 tips to make Reading fun!

Grab the notes (instant download), watch the video, and read the transcript at: https://www.yourparenthelp.com/podcast_0120

Every child is unique and deserves an education uniquely suited to them.  Max was an amazingly gifted child with severe dyslexia.  He also had ADHD and frustrations had led to some minor behavior problems.  He needed an education unlike anyone else.

video and transcript available at: https://www.yourparenthelp.com/podcast_0119

Children with ADHD can be challenging, but they are also full of unique strengths!  Listen to this mama and 2E/ADHD expert explain some of these challenges and strengths along with her tips and the myths she's encountered around ADHD.

video of the interview available at: https://www.yourparenthelp.com/podcast_0118

There are some common myths around what dyslexia is and how it can best be treated/ remediated/ or worked with.  Some believe that dyslexia is about letter reversals (it's not).  Some believe that if those with dyslexia just read enough, they'll overcome their reading challenges (not quite...).

video and transcript available at: https://www.yourparenthelp.com/podcast_0117