Dyslexia Mom Life™ | Dyslexia Education, Parenting Tips, Advocacy

By Nicole Holcomb | Educator, Attorney, and Parenting Coach

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Do you wish you had a guide or coach who has been where you are and has mapped out how to parent a child with dyslexia (without the overwhelm)? Do you worry about your child’s self-esteem and mental health while carrying the shame of being unable to read? Are you staying up at night, staring at the ceiling with worry about your child’s future and the impact on your family? I’m so glad you’re here! This podcast is your go-to guide for practical strategies on your dyslexia parenting journey. Together, we’ll build a deep understanding of dyslexia and give you the parenting tools you need to confidently navigate the world of dyslexia without sacrificing your relationship with your child. This journey may have its challenges, but you are not alone. You’ve got this—and we’re in it together!For the past  8 years, I have been on my dyslexia mom journey. I have made mistakes, laughed, and cried along my parenting journey with my dyslexic daughter. I spent so much time on internet searches and social media, trying to figure it all out — how to get our daughter tested for dyslexia, where to find the right remediation, what accommodations work for her, when and how to tell her she was dyslexic, and how to protect her self-esteem through it all. Honestly, it took a huge toll on our family — and my sanity!  I finally realized that if I was going to keep my sanity and help my daughter thrive in this new dyslexia lifestyle, I had to trust my intuition about what was best for her and our family. I had done all the research, read all the books, and found a way to connect with my daughter, building a strong mother-daughter relationship that would outlive her school years.  Of course, I have my fair share of bumps, bruises, and wrong turns along our journey, but one thing is constant - my love for my daughter, and that I can do this (figure out dyslexia and be the best mom to my daughter)! P.S. So can you!I created a framework that was built on simple, proven strategies —  small steps I could check off each day, giving me a real sense of progress (instead of endlessly scrolling through Instagram looking for answers).It became a lifestyle that made parenting feel less like a constant chore and more like a meaningful relationship — filled with intention, fun, and laughter again. And now, I’m so ready to share it all with you!If you’re ready for simple, proven strategies to confidently show up for your child with dyslexia, this podcast is for you!Take a deep breath — you’re in the right place. It’s time to turn the page on overwhelm and step into confidence!  Let’s begin. 

Episode Date
151 | What Middle School Taught Me About Parenting
May 12, 2025
150 | Say This, Not That: 3 Winning Strategies for School Meetings
Apr 16, 2025
149 | The Link Between Dyslexia and ADHD: What Every Parent Should Know
Apr 14, 2025
148 | 5 Pieces of Bad Parenting Advice About Dyslexia - I’m Glad I Didn’t Take
Mar 26, 2025
147 | How to Use Your Myers-Briggs Type to Better Parent Your Dyslexic Child with Kim Anderson
Mar 24, 2025
146 | From Frustration to Confidence: How Assistive Technology Helps Dyslexic Kids Thrive
Mar 19, 2025
145 | Dyslexia and Private Schools: What Parents Need to Know
Mar 17, 2025
144 l Dyslexia and School Transitions: How to Plan Now for a Successful Next School Year
Mar 12, 2025
143 l From Struggle to Strength: Prioritizing Your Relationship
Mar 10, 2025
142 | Stealth Dyslexia: The Hidden Struggles
Feb 26, 2025
141 | Feeling Overwhelmed? Understanding Your Window of Tolerance
Feb 24, 2025
140 | Deep Dive into Dyslexia: What Lies Below the Surface
Feb 19, 2025
139 | Forget Resolutions: A Guilt-Free Way to Refocus in 2025
Feb 18, 2025
138 | Top 10 Frequently Asked Questions About Dyslexia
Oct 21, 2024
137 | Fear, Fight, Flight, and Freeze Responses are Keeping You Stuck
Oct 07, 2024
136 | Finding Your Way When You Feel Lost
Oct 04, 2024
135 | 3 Signs Your Child Is Struggling in School
Oct 02, 2024
134 | How to Find Harmony and Live Intentionally
Sep 23, 2024
133 | Back to School: Lean In for a Successful School Year
Sep 16, 2024
132 | Season 5 Trailer
Sep 15, 2024
131 | Learning About The Other Side of Special
Apr 24, 2023
130 | Understanding Your Child's Dyslexia Workshop
Apr 04, 2023
129 | Understanding Dysgraphia
Feb 28, 2023
128 | The 3 Things We Learned at a Marriage Retreat
Feb 21, 2023
127 | The 3 Areas You'll Improve When You Tune Into Dyslexia Mom Life In 2023
Jan 30, 2023
126 | Shining the Light on Dyslexia
Oct 24, 2022
125 | Dyslexia is Better Shared Together with Christin Woods and Abby Ramos
Oct 17, 2022
124 l Empower Your Dyslexic Child
Oct 12, 2022
123 | 5 Dyslexic Inventors
Oct 10, 2022
122 | Dyslexia Remediation. Are we done yet?
Oct 05, 2022
121 | How to Monitor Your Dyslexic Child's Reading Progress
Oct 03, 2022
120 | It's Not Your Fault . . . Release It!
Sep 28, 2022
119 | Red Flags in School Meetings
Sep 26, 2022
118 | Back to School Bootcamp Series: Part 3 - Data Notebooks
Aug 03, 2022
117 | Back to School Bootcamp Series: Part 2 - Homework Station
Aug 01, 2022
116 | Back to School Bootcamp Series: Part 1 - Command Center
Jul 27, 2022
115 | 5 Ways to Prepare for Back to School
Jul 20, 2022
114 | Write Down Your Hangcliffers
Jul 18, 2022
113 | IDA: Dyslexia Resource
Jul 13, 2022
112 | My Summer Reading 2022
Jul 11, 2022
111 | How to Achieve Work Life Integration
May 24, 2022
110 | Financial Literacy with GREENLIGHT
May 04, 2022
109 | Feeling Overwhelmed?
May 02, 2022
108 | Did you ask for help today? If no, why not?
Apr 27, 2022
107 | Transition Planning
Apr 25, 2022
106 | The To-Do List You Don't Have that You Need
Apr 20, 2022
105 | 3 Ways to Help Your Dyslexic Thrive this Summer
Apr 18, 2022
104 | Are You on the Right Parenting Path? Take the Right Path Quiz to Find Out!
Apr 13, 2022
103 | The REED Charitable Foundation with Jen Knopf, Esq.
Apr 11, 2022
102 | A Mother's Dyslexia Story with Jen Knopf, Esq.
Apr 04, 2022
101 | How to Successfully Plan and Implement Assistive Technology Tools with Katie Larew
Mar 21, 2022
100 | The Lessons I've Learned from 100 Episodes
Mar 14, 2022
99 | Advocating for Your Dyslexic Child
Mar 07, 2022
Bearly Articulating with Jeannette Roberes
Feb 28, 2022
14 Ways to Love Your Dyslexic
Feb 14, 2022
Time Batching: How to Create Focus Days
Feb 07, 2022
How You Can Afford to Remediate Your Dyslexic Child
Jan 30, 2022
Dyslexics Are Not All Alike
Jan 24, 2022
How to Help Your Child Self-Advocate
Nov 01, 2021
Assistive Technology for Dyslexia with Katie Larew
Oct 25, 2021
Fall Dyslexia Parent Night 2021
Oct 18, 2021
7 Strategies to Improve Your Child’s Memory
Oct 11, 2021
The Dyslexic Sisters
Oct 04, 2021
3 Tips for Empowering Your Dyslexic Child
Oct 02, 2021
Season 3 Trailer
Sep 23, 2021
How to Talk to Your Child About Dyslexia
Sep 20, 2021
3 Ways You Can Save Money on Educational Expenses
Aug 11, 2021
How to Talk to Your Child’s Teacher About Your Child’s Dyslexia
Jul 26, 2021
Let's Start a Book Club
Jul 19, 2021
Dyslexic Voices with Nathaniel Shortall
Jul 15, 2021
Moms Just Want to Have Fun
Jul 06, 2021
What Does Done Look Like? Executive Functions with Dr. Karen Dudek-Brannan
Jun 28, 2021
How You Spend Your Summer Matters ~ 3 Steps for Success
Jun 14, 2021
6 Self-Care Tips from Real Moms (Who get it!)
Jun 08, 2021
Celebrating Moms 2021 with Nicole Holcomb
Jun 01, 2021
Celebrating Moms 2021 with Nancy Deane
May 26, 2021
Celebrating Moms 2021 with Daniella Hauptmann
May 24, 2021
Celebrating Moms 2021 with Erika Smith
May 19, 2021
Celebrating Moms 2021 with Dawn Wickett-Swirczek
May 17, 2021
Celebrating Moms 2021 with Rebecca Warner
May 12, 2021
Celebrating Moms 2021 with Valerie LeMaistre
May 10, 2021
Celebrating Moms 2021 with Cassie Blakely
May 05, 2021
Celebrating Moms 2021 with Rachel Pitzel
May 03, 2021
One Mother's Dyslexia Journey Leads to a Passion to Train Educators with Natalie Felix
Apr 26, 2021
Summer Explorations at the Swift School with Ken Cressman
Apr 19, 2021
Kildonan’s Camp Dunnabeck for Dyslexics with Karl Oppenheimer
Apr 12, 2021
What You Need to Know About Dyslexia Summer Tutoring and Programs with Roni Battoglia
Apr 05, 2021
Summer 2021, Are We There Yet?
Mar 29, 2021
Believe It! 3 Things You Have In Common with Jamie
Mar 22, 2021
5 Ways the Dyslexia Battle Blueprint Course Can Help You Thrive
Mar 15, 2021
5 Ways to Promote Confidence in Your Child with Dyslexia
Mar 08, 2021
Finding Your Dyslexia Mom Tribe
Mar 01, 2021
IEP Bootcamp, Part 3: Progress Monitoring & Compensatory Education with Sabrina Axt
Feb 22, 2021
IEP Bootcamp, Part 2: Goal Writing Workshop with Sabrina Axt
Feb 14, 2021
IEP Bootcamp, Part 1: 3 Tips for a Successful IEP Meeting with Sabrina Axt
Feb 08, 2021
Who Else Wants to Homeschool Just 5 Hours a Week? Learn how with Kaleena Amuchastegui.
Feb 01, 2021
Signs of Dyslexia - When Your Child Struggles to Learn to Read
Jan 25, 2021
DML 54: What You Need to Know About Accommodations for the ACT and SAT
Jan 18, 2021
DML 53: Positive Parenting Your Strong-Willed Child with Wendy Snyder
Jan 11, 2021
THRIVE TIP #5 - 3 Ways to Survive and Thrive Today {Breathe. Unplug. Laugh.}
Jan 07, 2021
DML 51: Using the Amazon Kindle with Audible Can Benefit Your Dyslexic Reader
Jan 05, 2021
THRIVE TIP #4 - 2020 Reflections and How We Can Thrive in 2021
Dec 31, 2020
DML 44: One Mom's Journey to Becoming a Children's Author with Andra Harris
Dec 28, 2020
DML 43: Parenting Outside the Lines with Meghan Leahy
Dec 21, 2020
12 Days of Dyslexia - DAY 12 {Self-Care}
Dec 19, 2020
12 Days of Dyslexia - DAY 11 {Self-Advocate}
Dec 18, 2020
12 Days of Dyslexia - DAY 10 {Peeling an Onion}
Dec 17, 2020
12 Days of Dyslexia - DAY 9 {Passions and Strengths}
Dec 16, 2020
12 Days of Dyslexia - DAY 8 {Emotions}
Dec 15, 2020
12 Days of Dyslexia - DAY 7 {Relationships}
Dec 14, 2020
12 Days of Dyslexia - DAY 6 {Building a Team}
Dec 13, 2020
12 Days of Dyslexia - DAY 5 {Remediation}
Dec 12, 2020
12 Days of Dyslexia - DAY 4 {Education}
Dec 11, 2020
12 Days of Dyslexia - DAY 3 {Intuition}
Dec 10, 2020
12 Days of Dyslexia - DAY 2 {Grief}
Dec 09, 2020
12 Days of Dyslexia - DAY 1 {Shame and Fear}
Dec 08, 2020
DML 30: Mom Guilt!?! It's Real and How to Beat It!
Dec 07, 2020
DML 29: 5 Homework Tips To Help Your Dyslexic Child
Nov 30, 2020
DML 28: Parenting Dyslexic Children with Jen Woodward
Nov 23, 2020
DML 27: Dyslexic Voices with Dr. Cathy Drennan, MIT Professor
Nov 16, 2020
DML 26: Dyslexia Accommodations and Advocacy with Marianne Young
Nov 09, 2020
THRIVE TIP #3 - Parent-Teacher Conference Tips
Nov 05, 2020
DML 24: How to Start a Mindful Parenting Practice with Katherine Endy
Nov 02, 2020
DML 23: Raising Exceptional Children with Marianne Young
Oct 26, 2020
DML 22: What Every Parent Needs to Know About Testing with Dr. Paul Cohen
Oct 19, 2020
DML 21: Dyslexic Voices - Mike Jones
Oct 12, 2020
DML 20: Dyslexic Voices - Daniel Franklin, PhD
Oct 05, 2020
DML 19: Expert Advice for Moms Starting their Dyslexia Journey
Sep 28, 2020
DML 18: Microsoft Technology Tools for Students with Dyslexia
Sep 21, 2020
DML 17: What Every Parent Needs to Know About Sleep
Sep 14, 2020
DML 16: Dyslexic Voices: Jacob Blumenstein
Sep 07, 2020
DML 15: How to Talk to Your Child About Stress
Aug 31, 2020
Thrive Tip #2 - You Got This!
Aug 27, 2020
DML 14: 5 Ways Tutoring is Helpful
Aug 24, 2020
DML 13: Finding Your Calm in the Chaos (Part 2)
Aug 19, 2020
Bonus: 5 Minute Meditation with Jamie
Aug 19, 2020
DML 12: Finding Your Calm in the Chaos (Part 1)
Aug 17, 2020
Thrive Tip #1 - Routines
Aug 14, 2020
DML 11: Learning from Home
Aug 10, 2020
DML 10: Anxiety and Dyslexia
Aug 03, 2020
DML 9: Dear Teacher Letter
Aug 02, 2020
Bonus: Back to School Miniseries Intro
Aug 01, 2020
DML 8: How Immersion Schools Remediate Dyslexia
Jul 27, 2020
DML 7: Finding Success with a Qualified Dyslexia Tutor
Jul 20, 2020
DML 6: 9 Year Old's Perspective on Dyslexia
Jul 20, 2020
DML 5: Dyslexia Book Recommendations
Jul 13, 2020
DML 4: Dyslexia Myths
Jul 07, 2020
DML 2: Strengths of Successful Dyslexic Entrepreneurs
Jul 03, 2020
DML 3: Is my child dyslexic?
Jul 03, 2020
DML 1: What is dyslexia?
Jun 29, 2020
Dyslexia Mom Life Trailer
Jun 29, 2020