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Just a nice little start to the year that isn't a brag but I wanted to share since most of my posts have a bad school fit/worried vibe.

DS's school has invited my father in law (PhD geologist) to speak to the class about geology. DS is super excited to have his grandfather visit his school.

Anyway, I think it is really great because he is the other 2e dyslexic in the family and I like the idea of DS seeing someone he knows with dyslexia looked up to as a smart person.

Anyone else have good news?

I think that is fantastic!

My DD takes dance at school for a P.E. unit. (She has coordination issues and often mixes up left-right so not really her game) and was very anxious about the performance for all the parents. We talked about all the stuff that she was worried about COULD happen and how she'd handle it. I said just keep smiling, keep going.

Anyway the day came and she was there in the back row watching the kid in front of her very, very carefully. She got every step, kept smiling, and "survived" this very nerve-wracking 3 minutes! No shoes kicked off, no "the only person turning the wrong way" etc.

A real confidence-builder!