Lisa HarpJul 10, 20192 minExperiencing DyslexiaI was talking to a parent yesterday, and she told me about a life changing experience she had just encountered. Her son has dyslexia, so...
Lisa HarpJul 9, 20192 minLife is a Process…Not a Product!Life is a process. You learn as you go, make mistakes, correct those mistakes (or not), then go on about your business, doing it all ove...
Lisa HarpJul 9, 20192 minLife is a Process…Not a Product!Life is a process. You learn as you go, make mistakes, correct those mistakes (or not), then go on about your business, doing it all ove...
Lisa HarpJul 5, 20192 minStop the Homework Insanity!I constantly hear how young children have up to three hours of homework each night. I cringe every time I hear this. Research tells us ...
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 HarpJan 19, 20182 minEight Tips to Help Kids Memorize Math FactsDo you have a child or student who isn’t doing well in math? Perhaps this child or student has been diagnosed with dyscalculia, dyslexia...
Lisa HarpDec 29, 20172 minEye Muscles Affect ReadingEye Muscles and Reading Did you know that there are six muscles attached to each eye? And that these muscles control the movement of the...
Lisa HarpDec 1, 20172 minA Suitcase Full of Auditory Fun!Auditory processing problems are on the rise, and parents often ask me what they can do to help their kids improve these critically impor...
Lisa HarpOct 6, 20172 minTechnology Against the Real ThingI admit it. Now that I’m babysitting Morgan a few days a week, it’s so easy to hand her an Ipad and let her tune into some educational g...
Lisa HarpSep 30, 20172 min7 Homework Tips to Save Your SanityIs homework driving you crazy? It’s that time of year for it to plague a family. I always feel so sad when I hear parents tell me their...
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 19, 20173 minTwelve Tips for Taming the Homework MonsterIt’s back to school time, and that means homework is being assigned, which changes the easy, carefree dynamics of summer. For many famil...
Lisa HarpAug 11, 20172 minAn Easy Exercise to Help Reading SkillsDid you know that there are six muscles attached to each eye? And that these muscles control the movement of the eye? Often students wh...
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 25, 20172 minDyslexia and PrisonDid you know that 48% of the prison population in the United States has dyslexia? Ouch! That one hurts. I don’t have to ask myself why....
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 Harp 7 days ago 1 min The Problem with Using the "Outline" for Reluctant Writers Recently I was scouting around on the internet when I found a blog that promised a writing tip for kids with learning disabilities. Of co...
Lisa Harp Jan 11 3 min The One Activity That Turns Around a Reluctant Writer Okay, so I've been talking about the stages of writing and how to help a unique learner who just doesn't want to write. This learner most...