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Episode 86: (Part 2) What Schools Can—and Can’t—Do for Dyslexia… And the steps that create confident, independent readers – Jill Stowell
Watch Play Video Listen Youtube Spotify Audible Google Podcast Podbean In this Episode Dyslexia support at school often means extra reading practice or classroom accommodations, but those alone don’t resolve the root challenges. In this episode, Jill Stowell explains what schools can and can’t do for dyslexic students, why early screening matters, and what…
Episode 85: (Part 1) Finally, an Answer: Dyslexia – Hope and Clarity for Parents Who Have Tried Everything – Jill Stowell
Watch Play Video Listen Youtube Spotify Audible Google Podcast Podbean In this Episode Dyslexia isn’t a problem of effort or intelligence-it’s a difference in how the brain processes information. Jill Stowell explains the lived experience of dyslexia and breaks down the underlying auditory, visual, and kinesthetic factors that make reading and writing hard, while…
Episode 84: Breaking Out of Survival Mode: A Conversation for Parents Who Do It All – Miyoki Chan
Watch Play Video Listen Youtube Spotify Audible Google Podcast Podbean In this Episode Parenting a child with learning or attention challenges can leave families stuck in survival mode-constantly giving but rarely recharging. In this episode, Jill Stowell and parenting coach Miyoki Chan share practical tools to help parents step out of overwhelm…
Episode 83: High Performance Isn’t Out of Reach, It’s Under the Surface – Jill Stowell
Watch Play Video Listen Youtube Spotify Audible Google Podcast Podbean In this Episode High performance isn’t just about grades or test scores-it’s about having the skills to show up with confidence, follow through, and rise to your potential when it counts. In this episode of the LD Expert Podcast, Jill Stowell shares why…
Episode 82: Back-to-School Balance: Healthy Habits to Calm Teen Anxiety – Jamie Roberts
Watch Play Video Listen Youtube Spotify Audible Google Podcast Podbean In this Episode Back-to-school season can bring more than sharpened pencils and fresh notebooks-it can stir up serious anxiety for students, especially those with learning challenges. In this episode, licensed therapist Jamie Roberts joins Jill Stowell to explore the emotional landscape teens…
Episode 81: Study Skills Tips for Back-to-School Success – Jessyka Coulter
Watch Play Video Listen Youtube Spotify Audible Google Podcast Podbean In this Episode The start of a new school year can feel exciting-and overwhelming. In this episode, Jill talks with study skills coach Jessyka Coulter about the tools teens actually need to feel confident, organized, and in control of their learning. Whether…
Episode 80: Rediscover Joy: Parenting Beyond the Struggle – Cherie Francis-Boegeman
Watch Play Video Listen Youtube Spotify Audible Google Podcast Podbean In this Episode In this heartfelt conversation, Jill Stowell and occupational therapist Cherie Francis-Boegeman explore how sensory integration and play can transform challenging behaviors and bring joy back into parenting. Together, they uncover what’s really going on beneath the surface and how…
Episode 79: The Freedom Scholar Podcast: Eliminate Learning Disability Accommodations – Kami Wanous
Watch Play Video Listen Youtube Spotify Audible Google Podcast Podbean In this Episode In this special episode, Jill Stowell joins The Freedom Scholar Podcast with host Kami Wanous to talk about why learning disabilities don’t have to be permanent. Jill explains how most learning challenges stem from weak underlying processing skills-and how targeted…
Episode 78: Play First and Learning Will Follow – Jena Ponti Jauchius
Watch Play Video Listen Youtube Spotify Audible Google Podcast Podbean In this Episode In this episode, Jill Stowell and guest Jena Ponti Jauchius dive into the critical role of outdoor, unstructured play in child development. They explore how movement, sensory experiences, and environmental factors shape learning, emotional regulation, and overall well-being. …
Understanding Dyslexia, Dysgraphia, and ADHD: A Parent’s Guide to Helping Your Child Thrive
To watch as a podcast episode, click here https://youtu.be/m29_ozCBUeM Does homework feel like a never-ending battle in your home? Does your child struggle with reading, writing, or paying attention in school? You’re not alone. Many bright, capable children face challenges with dyslexia, dysgraphia, and ADHD. The good news? With the right strategies, support, and interventions,…