Jennifer Widemire SmithAug 26, 201916 minThe Journey of Learning Part Two: Way of the Warrior KidThird Grade. The dreaded grade of nearly every parent of dyslexic kids. The grade where learning to read ceases and reading to learn...
Jennifer Widemire SmithApr 26, 201921 minWalk, Rock, Root, and Other Four Letter WordsJosh and I snuck away for a romantic 4 day getaway on a beautiful mountain in South Carolina, and then proceeded to go walking for 24...
Jennifer Widemire SmithDec 10, 201810 minThe Determination to OvercomeA year in a half ago my husband came home from work and said 14 words that changed our whole world, “The pharmacy is closing. I will be...
Jennifer Widemire SmithSep 26, 20182 minTeacher, Warrior, Mountain ClimberTeachers do not lay in bed awake at night worrying themselves sick over the students making A's in their classroom. They lay awake at...
Jennifer Widemire SmithSep 15, 201817 minAnxiety—The Rope That Hangs Itself, With Me In ItThere is nothing easy about being an adult dyslexic in the world of non dyslexics. You walk into invisible walls constantly. Many friends...
Jennifer Widemire SmithJul 25, 20185 minThe Twenty Minute RuleSchool starts for us in two weeks. We've gotten all our uniforms and supplies bought early. I’ve washed the backpacks. Wiped clean the...