Talking to your family about your child’s differences

The holidays can be the most wonderful time of the year. But they can also be the most stressful for families with kids who learn differently. That’s because, for some, the holidays mean telling relatives about their child’s learning differences for the very first time.  Sometimes, this talk goes smoothly — other times, there are a few bumps in the road. In this episode, listen as Julian explains:  Steps parents should take to prepare for the talkWhy parents should avoid using technical terms when telling relativesAnd the importance of setting boundariesVisit the episode page for a transcript and links to helpful resources.  We’d love to hear from you. Write to us at [email protected].  Related resources8 tips for telling family members about your child’s challengesDownload: Tips on how to tell family membersIn It: Holiday survival guide  As kids head back to school, it's a good time to remember: not every student experiences the classroom the same way. Through My Eyes, a free interactive experience from Understood, lets you step into a day in the life of a kid with ADHD, dyslexia, or dyscalculia. See their strengths and challenges in a whole new way. Try it out here.Understood.org is a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering people with learning and thinking differences, like ADHD and dyslexia. If you want to help us continue this work, donate at understood.org/give Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.