Forgive yourself for not knowing what you didn’t know before you learned it.  ~ Ann Silvers

The beginning of a new year is a great time to let go of the past.

Being the parent of a dyslexic child can be a difficult journey. It can be hard to forgive yourself for any perceived lack in parenting skills or difficulty in understanding your child’s specific needs.

There are moments when you might feel guilty or think you could have done something differently. You might also have moments when you question how you responded to your child, or get frustrated because your child is not learning as quickly as you would like.

It’s important to remember that you are not alone in this journey and that there are many other people dealing with the same struggles.

Forgiving yourself doesn’t mean you don’t care anymore; it just means that you acknowledge the current reality, make peace with it, and determine how best to handle it.

Here are 5 techniques to help you easily forgive yourself… today:

1. Focus on the present and look ahead to how you can best support your child moving forward.
   • Acknowledge that things will not always be easy but allow yourself to accept that this is your reality right now.
   • This gives you the power to take charge and take positive steps towards supporting your child’s journey with dyslexia  
2. Accept Your Feelings – As a parent, it is easy to blame yourself for things you think you could have done differently. This is normal. Give yourself some time to accept these feelings and process them. Then, give yourself permission to let go of them.
3. Talk About Your Fears and Challenges – Reaching out for help from others can be incredibly beneficial when trying to cope with the guilt or self-doubt you feel as a parent of a dyslexic child.
   • Ask trusted family members or friends for advice or support
   • Join an online forum specifically for parents of dyslexic children
   • Look into attending the occasional group therapy session if needed
4. Concentrate On The Positive – When life gets tough, try looking at the situation through an optimistic lens in order to assess where there may be room for growth instead of wallowing in regret over what was not done correctly before now
   • This results in viewing each setback as an opportunity for something better rather than feeling doomed and dwelling on past mistakes!
5. Evaluate Your Child’s Goals And Objectives – Look at what your child wants to do and what your family wants to do this year. Make sure that these things are still relevant given your current circumstances. If not, adjust them so that they match more closely with what your child needs!
   • This will ensure that you and your child both feel supported throughout their dyslexia journey without having unrealistic interference from external pressures interfering too much along the way. 

Forgiving yourself as a parent of a dyslexic child isn’t easy, but it is essential if you want to continue providing quality care for your precious jewel!

By employing these techniques for self-forgiveness, you can gain clarity on how best to move forward while allowing yourself to live in the peace of knowing that each day brings new opportunities!

With patience, understanding, and plenty of love from both sides, there’s no limit to how high the two of you can soar together!