Beyond “I’m Dumb”: Helping Dyslexic Children Find Confidence in Learning with Russell Von Brocklen

For a child struggling with dyslexia, reading can quickly become more than an academic challenge- it can affect their confidence, motivation, and belief in themselves.In this episode of Mind, Money & Medicine, Favour sits down with Russell Van Brocklen, the Dyslexia Professor, to explore how parents can help children move from daily reading frustration to genuine academic confidence.Russell explains why so many dyslexic learners struggle with traditional approaches, why multisensory and structured-literacy methods can make a difference, and how parents can turn a child’s interests and strengths into powerful tools for learning.We talk about what parents can do when their child dreads reading, how to rebuild a child’s self-belief after repeated struggles, and why dyslexic learners should be understood as “specialists, not generalists.”If you’re a parent, educator, or anyone supporting a child with dyslexia, this conversation offers practical insight, encouragement, and a reminder that struggling to read does not mean a child isn’t capable of succeeding.Get Russell’s Free GuideRussell has created a free guide explaining the 3 reasons your child’s dyslexic education may not be working—and what you can do about it.Get the Free Dyslexia Guide⁠Connect with Russell Van Brocklen🌐 Website: https://mailchi.mp/dcacd9a6f9ae/3-reasons-ebook
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