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Does your child spend hours highlighting their textbook, only to have their mind go blank the moment the exam hits their desk? It’s not a
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The Literacy Keys – Dyslexia resources and structured literacy tips by an Orton Gillingham tutor
If you’re raising a child with dyslexia or a kid who’s struggling to read, write, and spell, stop guessing what to do next. I’m Tracy Young, a Certified Orton-Gillingham tutor and this podcast will empower you to unlock reading, writing, and spelling success for your child. You’ll uncover structured literacy tips and practical advice about dyslexia (in plain English) to help you turn I can’t into I can.
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Go Beyond Cramming: 5 Tips for Studying Effectively (and retaining it)
Ditch cramming! Discover 5 science-backed tips for studying effectively and beating the forgetting curve. Imagine a world where studying doesn't end in frustration, and your kid actually remembers what they learned long after the test is over.
Does your child spend hours highlighting their textbook, only to have their mind go blank the moment the exam hits their desk? It’s not a lack of effort. It’s the ”Illusion of Competence” tricking their brain into thinking it has mastered the material that it is only familiar with.
In this episode, host Tracy Young shares her favorite tips for studying effectively that move beyond the surface and get straight to the science of how neurodiverse brains actually learn.
If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed trying to help your dyslexic teen, this is the episode for you. We’re moving away from cramming and toward practical, low-stress habits that build genuine confidence. You’ll learn how to study effectively by working with your child’s brain instead of against it.
Tracy, a certified Orton-Gillingham tutor and mother to a dyslexic daughter, knows exactly what it’s like to be in the homework trenches. She’s here to reassure you that your child isn’t broken. They just haven’t been given the right manual yet. These tips for studying effectively provide the missing keys your teen needs to navigate the heavy academic demands of high school.
After listening, you’ll:
Identify why highlighting is a ”pretty lie” and how to swap it for active recall techniques that build true long-term memory.
Master voice-to-text brain dumps to help your student get ideas out of their head and onto the paper before frustration sets in.
Build small wins using dry-erase markers and 3D models that turn abstract concepts into concrete knowledge they can own.
If your high schooler is drowning in reading and writing demands and needs more than just a few pointers, let’s talk. Reach out for 1:1 educational therapy athttps://theliteracykeys.com/contact/ to give them the tools to master these skills for themselves.
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