Dyslexia, Success and Mental Health Awareness Week

by Arran Smith | May 14, 2021 | Mental Wellbeing, Parenting Dyslexia, Technology For Studying

At time of writing it is the last day of #mentalhealthawareness week. Read on to find out about how you can not only win some great prizes in my May Giveaway but also make a difference to children and young people with dyslexia across the UK who are experiencing poor...

Dyslexia and mental well-being.

by Arran Smith | May 11, 2021 | Mental Wellbeing, Parenting Dyslexia

This week is #mentalhealthawareness week. What’s the link with dyslexia and is it being taken seriously enough?So last week I announced to the subscribers of the Studying With Dyslexia Blog that I have started my own therapeutic counselling practise in Cambridgeshire....

Reviewing Mission Dyslexia: A great resource for boosting Self-Esteem.

by Arran Smith | Apr 15, 2021 | Mental Wellbeing, Parenting Dyslexia

I love resources that help children to believe in themselves more. In this article I share my review of Mission Dyslexia a book that seeks to help children to find their super power and be their brilliant selves.Mission Dyslexia is the brainchild of parents, Julia and...

Parenting a child with dyslexia: 3 tips for emotional wellbeing.

by Arran Smith | Mar 25, 2021 | Mental Wellbeing, Parenting Dyslexia

How are you reacting to your child being dyslexic? Let me share with you three tips for emotional wellbeing that will help you to support your child more effectively.When I first started to realise that my daughter was struggling in school with literacy, I immediately...

Self-Esteem and Dyslexia: Q & A for parents on the latest Bell House webinar with John Hicks.

by Arran Smith | Feb 11, 2021 | Mental Wellbeing, Parenting Dyslexia

In this latest webinar from The Bell House, parents asked their questions about dyslexia and self-esteem. So with my parenting coach hat on I set about answering those excellent questions.In the video below, I answer questions about how to view dyslexia positively,...

Is Dyslexia REALLY a gift?

by Arran Smith | Jan 19, 2021 | Mental Wellbeing, Parenting Dyslexia

Can being dyslexic really be seen as being a gift? Parenting and neurodiversity coach shares his thoughts on this positive view on dyslexic thinking.People view having dyslexia from differing perspectives.  Some see it as a disability (it supported by the...