Dyslexics are Orchids: Mothers are Gardeners

By James A. O'Leary and Cindy Jayne Brewer

Parenting a child in today's world is tough enough, but add in dyslexia and youhave a recipe for emotional and physical exhaustion for mothers. It is likely thehardest thing a mom will have to do in her whole life.From watching your child struggle in the classroom, to working with administratorsand tutors and finally discovering the root cause is dyslexia, it can feel overwhelming.Once the diagnosis is made, an uphill battle for finding proper schooling, supporting your child and managing other family relationships, as well as yourown feelings, can cause significant strain on everyone.In this groundbreaking survival guide, Dr. O'Leary helps women navigate their wayout of the feelings that are so common in mothers of children with dyslexia.He compassionately opens the door to often ignored realities like frustration, anger and adversity. He empathetically discusses childhood issues like hypersensitivity, isolation and difficulty adjusting and offers hope for success in school.As a dyslexic, he understands the challenges a child with dyslexia faces. As anationally recognized medical doctor, who has worked with mothers his entirecareer, he has seen their exhaustion, anxiety and fear. His experience providesinsight that is sure to help you breathe easier and find yourself again in the midstof parenting a child with dyslex

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1732272212
• ISBN13: 9781732272217
• Release Date: September 2019
• Publisher: Open Pages Publishing, LLC
• Length: 192 Pages
• Weight: 0.58 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"