Dyslexic Parenting part 1: When Your Kids Outspell You: The Hidden Impact of Dyslexia on Parenting

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On this episode of The Untypical Parent, I’m sharing something personal about what it’s really like to parent with dyslexia. This is Part 1 of a two-part deep dive, and it's one I’ve wanted to do for a long time.

What’s in store?

Dyslexia touches so many areas of my life, far beyond reading and writing. As a parent, it shows up in ways that are often invisible—but very real. In this episode, I open up about my own experiences and how I’ve learned to adapt, talk openly with my kids, and build systems that work for us.

I talk about:

The moment my kids’ literacy skills outpaced mine—and how I handled that shift

Why logistics, memory, and planning can feel so overwhelming

How we’ve built a family culture around teamwork, not perfection

The power of being honest with my children

Letting go of shame and finding strength in difference

If you're a dyslexic parent, think you might be, or support families like mine, this episode is for you.

I'm Liz, The Untypical OT. I work with parents and carers in additional needs and neurodivergent families to support them with burnout, mental health and well-being. When we support parents, everyone benefits.

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Liz

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I'm Liz, The Untypical OT. I work with parents and carers in additional needs and neurodivergent families to support them with burnout, mental health and well-being. When parents are supported, everyone benefits.

🔗 To connect with me, you find all my details on Linktree:
https://linktr.ee/the_untypical_ot

☕ If you’d like to support the podcast, you can buy me a coffee here:
https://buymeacoffee.com/the.untypical.ot

And if you'd like to contact me about the podcast and join the mailing list please email me at: [e-mail]