Parenting Dyslexia: Building Confidence, Dismantling Shame, and Advocating for Your Child | Dr. Lisa Rappaport (Bonus Episode)
For those that are new around here, I release bonus episodes that serve a niche part of my audience so if this topic is something that doesn’t fit what you’re looking for, check out one of the hundreds of other episodes in the podcast archives OR join me back here next week for a conversation that you don’t want to miss!Joining me today is licensed psychologist and dyslexia expert Dr. Lisa Rappaport to explore what it really looks like to support a child with dyslexia—at home, at school, and beyond.Drawing from her own personal experience as a dyslexic learner and decades of clinical work, Dr. Rappaport shares insights from her new book, Parenting Dyslexia: A Comprehensive Guide to Helping Kids Develop Confidence, Combat Shame, and Achieve Their True Potential. Together, we unpack the emotional, academic, and systemic challenges that families often face and offer empowering strategies to build confidence, encourage independence, and advocate effectively within school systems.Dr. Rappaport discusses the importance of early diagnosis, the power of phonetically-based learning programs, and how shifting the conversation around learning differences can help remove shame and stigma. Whether you're just beginning to seek answers for your child or deep in the trenches of IEPs and school meetings, this episode will leave you feeling seen, equipped, and full of hope.Links Discussed in This Episode |Connect with Dr. Lisa Rappaport:WebsiteInstagramBook: Parenting Dyslexia: A Comprehensive Guide to Helping Kids Develop Confidence, Combat Shame, and Achieve Their True PotentialAbout Dr. Lisa Rappaport|Lisa Rappaport, PhD, is a licensed psychologist in private practice in Manhattan. She has extensive training and experience in treating children and adults with dyslexia and attention deficit disorder. In addition to her private practice, Dr. Rappaport is on the faculty at the Rose F. Kennedy Children’s Evaluation and Rehabilitation Center at the Children’s Hospital at Montefiore, Albert Einstein College of Medicine. She lives in Manhattan with her husband and two children.Episode Sponsors |The Minimalist Moms Podcast would not be possible without the support of weekly sponsors. Choosing brands that I believe in is important to me. I only want to recommend brands that I believe may help you in your daily life. As always, never feel pressured into buying anything. Remember: if you don't need it, it's not a good deal!Enjoy the Podcast?Post a review and share it! If you enjoyed tuning into this podcast, then do not hesitate to write a review. You can also share this with your fellow mothers so that they can be inspired to think more and do with less. Order (or review) my book, Minimalist Moms: Living & Parenting With Simplicity.Questions |You can contact me through my website, find me on Instagram, Pinterest or like The Minimalist Moms Page on Facebook.Checkout the podcast storefront for recommendations from Diane.If you’ve been struggling with motivation to declutter or work through bad habits that keep you stuck, I’d love to help you achieve your goals! We’ll work together (locally or virtually) to discover what areas in your life are high priority to get you feeling less overwhelmed right away. For more info on my processes, fees, and availability please contact!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/minimalist-moms-podcast2093/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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