Podcast appearances and mentions of lexi walters wright

High Five Books is an independent kids' community bookstore in downtown Florence, Massachusetts.  They are a neighborhood go-to for graphic novels, middle-grade readers, and picture books, plus art kits + other creative supplies. They also offer story times, book and art events, author and illustrator experiences, and other family-based community programs around literacy and creativity— also snacks! And, of course, high fives anytime. https://www.facebook.com/highfivebooks413 https://www.instagram.com/high_five_books/ https://twitter.com/High_Five_Books  

Small Business, Small CustomersHow did 29 N. Maple St in Florence go from being a derelict dry cleaners to a children’s book store and art space? A fateful walk and a trip to an honest-to-god book store boot camp were two of Lexi Walters Wright’s stops on the rainbow road of small business inception.You can find High Five Books at HighFiveBooks.org and 29 N. Maple St in Florence.

Who do you tell? When? Telling people your child has ADHD, dyslexia or other learning issues is a big, complicated decision. Hosts Amanda Morin and Lexi Walters Wright talk with families whose experiences range from triumphant to cautionary. Gimlet Media’s Wilson Standish shares why he’s still cautious about disclosing. And expert Manju Banerjee explains how to pass the disclosure torch to your young adult child.   Understood is a free resource and online community for parents of kids with learning and thinking differences. Learn more and connect with other families who are In It: u.org/podcast   Copyright © 2019 Understood.org USA LLC. All rights reserved.

It’s scary—in the moment and even recalling it years later. Reading out loud in front of a group when you have dyslexia can be legitimately awful. Hosts Amanda Morin and Lexi Walters Wright dig into this fear with a mom whose son stumbled over reading his own name in front of his class. They hear from other parents, too, and hockey champion Brent Sopel. Expert Bob Cunningham also weighs in with insight on whether kids really do need to read out loud, and how to make the experience better for kids who struggle with reading.   Understood is a free resource and online community for parents of kids with learning and thinking differences. Learn more and connect with other families who are In It: u.org/podcast   Copyright © 2019 Understood.org USA LLC. All rights reserved. 

It’s a dreaded (and hurtful) question that families get asked too often: “Is ADHD even real?” Hosts Amanda Morin and Lexi Walters Wright hear from parents of kids with ADHD who’ve muddled through explaining their child’s attention, hyperactivity and impulsivity issues to family and friends. And they hear from expert Stephanie Sarkis, Ph.D, about the brain science behind ADHD.   Understood is a free resource and online community for parents of kids with learning and thinking differences. Learn more and connect with other families who are In It: u.org/podcast   Copyright © 2019 Understood.org USA LLC. All rights reserved.

On this first episode of In It, hosts Amanda Morin and Lexi Walters Wright dig into why emotions tend to run high IEP meetings. They talk with comedian Dena Blizzard about her (very) public reaction to a disappointing IEP meeting. They hear from other parents who gotten emotional when discussing the needs of their kids struggling in school. And they also connect with expert Mark Griffin, Ph.D., about what’s at stake during these meetings. Understood is a free resource and online community for parents of kids with learning and thinking differences. Learn more and connect with other families who are In It: u.org/podcast

Meet hosts Lexi Walters Wright and Amanda Morin of Understood for Parents, and listen to families with kids struggling with reading, math, attention, and focus.