Parenting · Nicole Holcomb | Educator & Parenting Coach

Dyslexia Mom Life™ | Education, Encouragement & Real Life

by Nicole Holcomb | Educator & Parenting Coach

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 10 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.

Latest episodes

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160 | Is Social Media Changing the Way You Parent?

Social media can be a wonderful place to find community, encouragement, and helpful resources as you raise a child with dyslexia. But have you ever stopped to wonder if i

Nov 9
17 min

159 | School Burnout: What It Looks Like and How to Respond

Is your child constantly exhausted, overwhelmed by homework, avoiding schoolwork, or saying, “I just can’t do this anymore”? What might look like laziness, lack of motiva

Nov 4
20 min

158 | Your Child Isn't Lazy: Understanding Procrastination

Does it seem like your child puts off homework, struggles to get started, or waits until the last minute to complete assignments? It’s easy to feel frustrated when you’re

Nov 2
18 min

157 | Behind the Scenes of Dyslexia Evaluations: Public School vs. Private Testing

When you're a mom and you begin to wonder if your child might have dyslexia, there are so many questions running through your mind. Where do I start? Who can help me

Oct 14
29 min

156 | Dyslexia Terms, Terminology & Acronyms Every Parent Should Know

Have you ever sat in a meeting about your child's learning and felt like everyone was speaking a completely different language? You hear terms like IEP, 504 plan, ph

Oct 12
20 min

155 | When Dyslexia Becomes Your Child's Identity: Moving Beyond "I'm Not Good at School"

What happens when a child begins to believe that dyslexia is who they are? After years of struggling with reading, writing, homework, or keeping up in school, some child

Oct 7
16 min

154 | Dyslexia Mom Guilt: When You Feel Like You Should Be Doing More

Are you a mom raising a child with dyslexia who constantly wonders, Am I doing enough? Maybe you’re researching dyslexia after everyone else has gone to bed. Maybe you’r

Oct 6
19 min

153 | 3 Ways to Ensure Your Struggling Reader Learns to Read

Since before my daughter was born, I can remember buying her books. We read to her when she was young, and as she got older, we would take her to the library and bookstor

Aug 20 2025
14 min

152 | 3 Tips to Help Your Child Organize His/Her Backpack

Learn how to help your child organize his backpack for a successful school year! Truthfully, this episode is a great listen any time of the school year as a reminder and

Aug 18 2025
11 min

151 | What Middle School Taught Me About Parenting

Learn parenting tips for parenting during middle school You Got This! Understanding Your Child's Dyslexia Workshop - Spotify / Apple Podcasts / YouTube Sign up f

May 12 2025
27 min

150 | Say This, Not That: 3 Winning Strategies for School Meetings

To win at school meetings, focus on active listening, clear communication, and collaborative problem-solving. Instead of rambling or presenting information passively, try

Apr 16 2025
29 min

149 | The Link Between Dyslexia and ADHD: What Every Parent Should Know

One of the things that I learned early on our dyslexia journey is that dyslexia often co-occurs with other difficulties. In other words, most of the time, dyslexia is not

Apr 14 2025
29 min

148 | 5 Pieces of Bad Parenting Advice About Dyslexia - I’m Glad I Didn’t Take

Early in my dyslexia parenting journey, I took every piece of business advice as gold. I was so eager to learn everything I could get my hands on about dyslexia that I ra

Mar 26 2025
29 min

147 | How to Use Your Myers-Briggs Type to Better Parent Your Dyslexic Child with Kim Anderson

Early in my dyslexia parenting journey, I took every piece of business advice as gold. I was so eager to learn everything I could get my hands on about dyslexia that I ra

Mar 24 2025
49 min

146 | From Frustration to Confidence: How Assistive Technology Helps Dyslexic Kids Thrive

We are diving into assistive technology for dyslexia. If your child is struggling with reading, writing, or spelling, you might be wondering: What is assistive technolog

Mar 19 2025
21 min

145 | Dyslexia and Private Schools: What Parents Need to Know

In this episode, we’re diving into a topic that so many of you have reached out about, navigating dyslexia in a private school. Maybe you chose a private school for small

Mar 17 2025
27 min

144 l Dyslexia and School Transitions: How to Plan Now for a Successful Next School Year

If you’re parenting a child with dyslexia, you already know how important it is to be proactive, especially when it comes to school transitions. Whether your child is mo

Mar 12 2025
17 min

143 l From Struggle to Strength: Prioritizing Your Relationship

When you’re navigating school struggles, homework battles, and advocating for your child’s needs, it’s easy to let stress take over. But here’s the truth— the number one

Mar 10 2025
16 min

142 | Stealth Dyslexia: The Hidden Struggles

Most people think of dyslexia as a noticeable difficulty with reading and writing. But for some students, their intelligence and coping strategies allow them to hide thei

Feb 26 2025
9 min

141 | Feeling Overwhelmed? Understanding Your Window of Tolerance

If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed, exhausted, or like you’re constantly running on empty, this episode is for you. We’re breaking down what the Window of Tolerance is, how

Feb 24 2025
14 min