Lisa HarpJul 18, 20204 minDyslexic Children - our Throwaway KidsChildren with learning disabilities like dyslexia fall behind in school at an alarming rate. And it’s no coincidence that 48% of our pris...
Lisa HarpJul 3, 20193 minDsylexia – Our Throw Away KidsI call them our throw away kids, and they are getting tossed out in the garbage heap of our education system at an alarming rate. One in...
Lisa HarpJul 17, 20181 minThe Stress of DyslexiaDo you know someone with dyslexia? One out of five people in the world have dyslexia. This common condition can be exhausting, terrifyi...
Lisa HarpSep 5, 20172 minTaking off the Pressure CookerHave you ever lost a toddler? Or narrowly missed having a car accident? If so, most likely your heart was thundering in your chest, it...
Lisa HarpAug 4, 20172 minMusic and Learning Success?Parents get upset when kids want to listen to music while they’re doing homework. “Pull those ear buds out right now and pay attention!”...
Lisa HarpJul 31, 20172 minFive Major Myths About DyslexiaDyslexia has become one of the most controversial learning disorders out there. It’s no wonder. People with no education or experience ...
Lisa HarpJul 28, 20172 minThat Old Reading WindowI was working with Carter this week, a boy with dyslexia and a lot of emotional issues as far as reading goes. He’s made a lot of improv...
Lisa HarpJul 24, 20171 minIt’s Just Survival…Kids with dyslexia stumble over words. They guess at words. They pull their hair out while they read. Their stomachs hurt. They slouch...
Lisa HarpJul 22, 20172 minPlease Don’t Make Me Read Outloud!Kyle is a nice boy going into sixth grade in a few weeks. He’s had a great summer, mostly playing video games, the only thing he truly e...
Lisa HarpJul 21, 20171 min5 Great Tips for Summer Spelling Fun!We’re in the thick of summer, and really, who wants to think about spelling? Well, if your child struggles to spell, like most kids with...
Lisa HarpFeb 3, 20171 minJacob Today!For a while I kept up with Jacob’s progress, talking occasionally to Michelle or meeting her for lunch. But life pulls you in so many di...
Lisa HarpFeb 3, 20171 minJacob Today!For a while I kept up with Jacob’s progress, talking occasionally to Michelle or meeting her for lunch. But life pulls you in so many di...
Lisa Harp 2 days ago 2 min Five Tips to Help Your Right-brain Dominant Child Do Math If you have a child or student who struggles with math computation, then it can be a battle! All too often, our right-brain dominant stu...
Lisa Harp 5 days ago 2 min Lean in for Discipline We have a student who’s been having a rough time. She’s severely dyslexic and has been mishandled her entire three years of formal educat...