#61 - When One Parent Says 'Just Give It Time' and the Other Is Researching Dyslexia at Midnight

Ever found yourself down a late-night research rabbit hole about dyslexia while your partner is sound asleep, completely unbothered? Do you feel like you're fighting this battle alone, trying to advocate for your child's reading struggles while your partner says, "Just give it time"? If this sounds familiar, you're not alone, and this episode is for you.

I want to show you why this divide happens and, more importantly, give you a path forward. So, instead of arguing, discover how to shift the conversation and get on the same page. 

Remember, this isn’t about winning an argument; it’s about getting both parents on the same team, fighting for your child's future, not with each other. Tune in and let's get you a united front.

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Topics Covered: 

• The ways in which reading instruction has changed over the past 20 to 30 years, and why this means that old methods just don't work anymore [1:53]
• How your child is developing a story about themselves based on their struggles and the feelings this can lead to [2:08]
  
•  The Matthew Effect explained: why children who fall behind in reading tend to fall even further behind over time [2:30]
• Specific questions to ask your child about how they perceive reading to shift the conversation from a problem to a deeper understanding of their unique brain [3:22]
  
• Why allowing children to articulate their experience in their own words can be such a powerful tool [4:18]
  
• A look at the framework for approaching a resistant partner using a strategic approach that moves from emotion to curiosity, and from confrontation to collaboration [4:34]
  
  

Key Takeaways

• Waiting until the end of third grade to address reading difficulties can be highly detrimental.
  
• Shifting the conversation from arguing about a "problem" to being curious about your child's experience can be a game-changer.
  
• A reminder that the goal isn't to win an argument, but to create a united front.
  
  

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