Mentoring, Leadership, & Homemaking
Some books are hard to start, for me this was that book. The title pretty much says it all, A Parent’s Guide to Developmental Delays: Recognizing & Coping with Missed Milestones in Speech, Movement, Learning, and Other Areas by Laurie LeComer, M.Ed. I expected a dry, clinical look at developmental delays. What I got was an exciting, user-friendly, insightful book. Written for parents, by a parent with a child with delays, the book begins by asking what we all ask, {Read More}
I always knew one of my children was a little different. At age two, he could quickly complete complicated puzzles that his six-year-old brother struggled to put together. His mind just saw the way it had to be! He was incredibly smart and continually amazed us with his mechanical mind and ingenuity. When I began teaching him to read, though, he struggled. He changed b’s into d’s and 9′s into 6′s. More telling, though, was the fact that he couldn’t {Read More}
For years I viewed audio books as a nice supplement, to be enjoyed only as a treat, when we had inclination or money to do so. It wasn’t until I started regularly using audio books with our dyslexic son that I realized how their widespread, daily use could benefit all our children! Here are some ways we’re using audio books in our home: With our preschooler: Audio books develop a love of literature. Our preschooler listens every day during his {Read More}
I always knew one of my children was a little different. At age two, he could quickly complete complicated puzzles that his six-year old brother struggled to put together. His mind just saw the way it had to be! He was incredibly smart and continually amazed us with his mechanical mind and ingenuity. When I began teaching him to read, though, he struggled. He changed b’s into d’s and 9′s into 6′s. More telling, though, was the fact that he {Read More}
In this new podcast, I share about our challenges and victories as we work with our dyslexic son. Whether you are homeschooling or your child is in public / private school, you’ll find plenty of spiritual encouragement as well as tips and strategies for helping a child with learning disabilities. The material is divided into 8 episodes, each lasting about 10 to 20 minutes. Topics include: Could my child be dyslexic? Making the decision whether or not to pursue formal {Read More}
We all need good mentors offering practical advise, wisdom, encouragement, and friendship. Here at MMCW you will find a storehouse of mentoring between generations, just as it should be.
