Thriving with Dyslexia
Hosted by Sonja and Nick, parents of a dyslexic kid. Practical strategies for reading, school and confidence, plus interviews with psychologists and educators, and honest stories from dyslexic adults.
September 23, 2026 · 34 min
Patty McGee is the author of Not Your Granny's Grammar and an experienced teacher and educator. Follow us on Instagram! Also check out our YouTube channel!
New to the show, or new to dyslexia? These four are the ones we would hand a parent on day one.
For the first time since 2002, the International Dyslexia Association has rewritten its definition of dyslexia. The new version quietly removes two ideas that have kept kids from being identified for two decades: that dyslexia has to be 'unexpected' given a child's intelligence, and that a phonological deficit is…
Fiona Rintoul, fellow parent of a dyslexic daughter, joins us to discuss her experiences. You can find Fiona online at https://purplecowrecruiting.com/.
The first two weeks go great. Then, somewhere around week three, the crying starts, or the stomachaches, or the flat refusal to get in the car. If you've been through a back-to-school honeymoon followed by a hard crash, this episode is about setting things up so the crash doesn't take the whole year with it.
In the world of reading instruction, phonics has long been hailed as a cornerstone for teaching children to read, particularly for those with dyslexia. However, a recent article raises an important question: is there a limit to how much phonics can help as students progress into middle school? In this episode, we'll…
Haiyu Zhang grew up in China and moved to the US as a teenager. You can find her online at https://hz2784.github.io/.
Have you ever wished that you could sit down with your child's pediatrician and talk about dyslexia, neurodiversity, and parenting? Well, this is your chance! We recently enjoyed a conversation with Dr.
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