#InvisibleStruggles – Control Chaos Daily Grind

December 18, 2025

Holiday Season Meltdowns

Last night, after a full day of tutoring and church, we headed straight into our church’s Pajamas and Pancakes Christmas party. Wednesdays are already our busiest day of the week—tutoring earlier in the day, church right after, and very little margin for rest in between. On paper, it sounds festive and joyful. And it was—but

ADHD, Dyslexia, and the Power of Great Teaching

ADHD and dyslexia are two of the most common neurodevelopmental differences in children—and they frequently occur together. When they do, the challenges a child faces in learning to read can become layered and complex. Understanding how these differences interact is essential, not only for supporting students effectively, but for shaping how we view their struggles

The Struggle is Real

What I have learned over time is that dyslexia does not only affect a child’s ability to read—it affects the entire rhythm of a household. Mornings are heavier. Homework stretches longer than it should. Simple tasks require extra energy, patience, and planning. As a parent, you carry that weight quietly while still trying to keep