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Writer, Life long learner, parent, educator who loves children, people, ideas, metaphors, books, pens, paper, family, friends, and God.

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Month: November 2017

Link up

November 30, 2017 Patricia Dokter RitsemaLeave a comment

Helpful Links: Now that school is way past the starting point, you may be asking for help with either new or continuing signs of struggles with your child who has LD or ADHD. Hear are some excellent resources: Understood.org Chadd.org LDA.org NILD.org Take some time to look and join to learn tried and true ways… Continue reading Link up →

Posted in learning disability

Parenting Journey

November 26, 2017November 30, 2017 Patricia Dokter Ritsema1 Comment

The Journey metaphor is one of movement, pauses, vistas, companionship, and adventure. The journey is sometimes called a pilgrimage, a sojourn or an odyssey. Words that convey a sense of the unknown ahead. Journey in contrast with a trip does not go and come back, like a trip from Miami to Fort Lauderdale. A journey… Continue reading Parenting Journey →

Posted in learning disability

Know Thyself

November 19, 2017 Patricia Dokter RitsemaLeave a comment

Learning styles has to do with how you take in, process, and add to your knowledge base. Knowing your personal style helps you use your strengths and compensate for your weaknesses.  There are many learning style questionnaires on the web.  If you do not know your style or your child’s style, check some out. Visual… Continue reading Know Thyself →

Posted in ADHD, Dyslexia, learning disability, Learning Styles

Double Edge Sword

November 11, 2017November 14, 2017 Patricia Dokter RitsemaLeave a comment

I just read an awesome post about two successful entrepreneurs reflecting in a conversation on the negative impact of labels on children. They each shared how glad they were to have not been labeled as children even though they knew they were ADHD and Dyslexic. They see their way of thinking as an asset. (Virgin.com)… Continue reading Double Edge Sword →

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Where I am Now

November 5, 2017 Patricia Dokter RitsemaLeave a comment

I am now a retired educator. Education and learning are what I still love. My friends call me a lifelong learner😊. My friend, Myrna, and I felt called to write a book for Parents of children with learning and attention struggles. We are choosing to share our life experiences in educating children and supporting parents… Continue reading Where I am Now →

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Where I’ve Been

November 5, 2017November 5, 2017 Patricia Dokter Ritsema2 Comments

I've been in education for decades.   My  heart belongs to parents and kids who are navigating school, life and learning!  Much of my career was working as a clinician, educational therapist, or in special programs.  I loved working with children one on one.  I loved working with teachers.  Helping teachers understand the way their… Continue reading Where I’ve Been →

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YET

November 3, 2017January 17, 2018 Patricia Dokter Ritsema2 Comments

The incredible power of “yet” This one little word, says world-renowned Stanford psychologist Carol Dweck, has the power to inspire your child to do incredible things.   You haven’t learned that YET! You aren’t as good as you want to be in math YET!

Posted in ADHD, Dyslexia, learning disability

Welcome

Featured Patricia Dokter Ritsema4 Comments

I am so happy you have found me! Blogging is not something I ever thought I would do. Words, ideas, tips, strategies, formulas and encouragement are what I love, so a blog sounded like a great place to share what is on my heart. The latest occurence to share is that a friend and I… Continue reading Welcome →

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