Alyssa Colton

Alyssa Colton, a writer and editor in Albany, New York, taught college-level writing and literature for 18 years. Her work has been published in Mothering, Glamour, Author, Kitchens & Baths, Literary Arts Review, Amaranth Review, and aired on Northeast Public Radio. She is the mother of two daughters, 17 and 12.

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What you need to know about parenting a child with dyslexia

First of all, stop beating yourself up.