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I'm Tracy
Mom to a dyslexic daughter, certified Orton Gillingham tutor and owner of The Literacy Keys.Â
During my decade-long journey, I learned quite a few things and want to share that knowledge with other parents…so you don’t have to make the mistakes that I did.  Â
How to Build Confidence in Kids Who Are Shy?
Your quiet child doesn’t need a personality makeover. They need an adult who slows down long enough to see them. Discover how to build confidence in kids, from a teacher who was once the quiet kid nobody noticed in class. Recently on The Literacy Keys podcast, I sat down with
Ultimate Planner For Teens To Get Organized
Middle school arrives like a sudden storm without any instructions or even recommendations about the right planner for teens. A few months ago, your child had one teacher, one cubby, and one primary folder. Suddenly, they are changing rooms, remembering locker combinations, discovering six or seven different teaching styles. Not
Is Homework Bad? What Your Child’s Refusal Really Means
When a child refuses to do school work, you may wonder is homework bad? Understand that the refusal is almost never the problem. It’s the message. Your child is telling you something and our job is to translate it. Translation for I’m Not Doing It Instead of wondering is homework
3 Books about Dyslexia: From Panic to Empowerment
When you are plunged (or pushed) into the world of neurodiversity, the absolute best tool to combat fear is information. This post highlights 3 books about dyslexia. The goal is to help you understand your child’s brilliant mind, figure out how to advocate for them, and transform your anxiety (if
Celebrate Dyslexia Awareness Month
October is Dyslexia Awareness Month. At some point you will talk to your child about their dyslexia, and a lot of us freeze. We don’t want to label them. We don’t want to scare them or make them feel different. So, we say nothing. We hope the love is enough,
Support A Neurodivergent ADHD Learner
If you’re raising a neurodivergent adhd learner (or any neurodivergent learner) who struggles with reading, math, or school stress, you don’t have to carry the load alone. Discover how to trade overwhelming burnout for a calm, structured plan by building your child’s ultimate support team. From Burnout to Breakthrough On
Dyslexia Screener: 5 Essential Questions For An At-Risk Letter
The reason you received the letter has been decades in the making. Something quietly has been happening in state legislatures across the country. Parents, (mostly of dyslexic children) have been lobbying for changes to the law, one state at a time. And it’s finally showing results. Listen to the Podcast
Early Signs and Symptoms of Dyslexia: A Parent’s Guide
Somewhere this fall, a parent and a four-year-old is standing on a front porch with a backpack that comes down past their knees. Not one person on that porch is aware that at least 10% of children are at risk for reading issues. Those risks show up long before the
