School Refusal, Neurodivergent Kiddos - How To Get Them To Love Reading

In this heartfelt chat, Donna sits down with learning specialist Emily Fogg from Wise Owl Education to unpack what life is really like raising and supporting our beautiful neuro-spicy kiddos.From ADHD and dyslexia to school refusal, big emotions, and the endless battle of bedtime  we dive into why our kids struggle, how their brains work, and what actually helps them thrive.Emily shares her experience as a former teacher who now supports children with reading difficulties, dyslexia, ADHD and more. We talk about the power of decodable books, routine, movement, emotional regulation and how sleep (yes, even for ADHD kids!) affects behaviour, learning and school success.If you're a tired mum trying to hold it all together, this episode will make you feel seen, supported and a little less alone.✨ What we cover:• Neurodivergent kids & big feelings• ADHD in children (and mums!)• Dyslexia, reading struggles & learning confidence• School refusal and emotional overwhelm• Why sleep changes EVERYTHING• Practical tools for calmer mornings & smoother bedtimes• The truth about early learning and foundational skills• How to support your child without burning yourself out⏱️ Timestamps00:00 Welcome and Introduction00:32 Emily's Journey: From Teacher to Business Owner01:08 Understanding Learning Difficulties01:42 The Importance of Decodable Books02:22 Personal Experiences with ADHD03:49 Challenges and Strategies for Neurodiverse Kids10:28 Homeschooling vs. Traditional Schooling11:45 The Critical Early Years of Education15:46 Parenting Neurodiverse Children22:07 Morning Routine and TV Rules22:17 Understanding ADHD and Parenting Strategies23:14 Reward Charts and Routine for ADHD Kids24:33 Decodable Books for Learning27:28 Healthy Eating and Sleep for ADHD31:39 Tutoring and Educational Support33:08 Summer Classes and Preventing Learning Loss35:05 Final Thoughts and Contact InformationLearn more about Wise Owl Education and buy the Decodable Books here.✨ Listen, learn and feel understood — you’re doing better than you think, mumma.I would appreciate it greatly if you could please LIKE and FOLLOW this podcast and if you are not following me over on instagram, head over there for all of my top tips and advice around sleep and parenting @parentingcollective.au.  I also offer a free 15 minute phone chat to run through all your questions CLICK here to book your FREE 15 minute chatMuch Love 💞Donna Moala Parenting Collective                                               SLEEP & PARENTING ESSENTIALS🩷  For your daily walks, coffee's & travel     CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE COZIGO  🩷  Favourite room darkening product     CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE SLEEPY SUNDAYS🩷 Favourite Goat's Milk Formula    CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE LITTLE OAK FORMULA.🩷 Favourite Rice Milk Formula    CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE ...