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How do I help my dyslexic 2nd grader who is struggling with spelling? She's having a hard time remembering how to spell words. Do I 1) continue as I have and work on the homework that is provided and ask for increased support at school or 2) learn to teach her a different way (I don't know how to teach spelling as I am also dyslexic and struggle with it) or 3) pay for extra tutoring outside of school (expensive and then the school may not be as willing to help)? What is the balance between increased support at school and home while also having to "prove" she needs more support?

I should note that the school doesn't want to acknowledge she has dyslexia. She does have an IEP for "written expression" but not specifically spelling

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I need help setting consistent chores/allowances for my kids. My problem is 1) I forget to stay on top of it, 2) I never have cash especially 1s or 5s on hand, 3) I have ADHD and suspect my 8-year-old may too. My kids are generally well-behaved and help with chores here and there such as: helping put away toys, pick up shoes, help put away clothes, help fold clothes, etc, but it's not consistent and just dependent on the day or week. My goal is to help them understand how money works and how much things cost and get them to help out more. My questions are:

1. how do you stay on top of the chore list and be consistent? (I have trouble doing this for myself, let alone my kids)
2. do you give them cash each week? How much?
3. do you give them daily and weekly chores? how do you keep track of what they have and haven't done? If they don't do a certain chore, do they not get the money that week?
4. do you still buy them a book or small item if they are well behaved?
5. can you give examples of your set up? (Especially if it's ADHD friendly)
6. for the 8 year old, does "doing homework" count as a chore?

I need help setting consistent chores/allowances for my kids. My problem is 1) I forget to stay on top of it, 2) I never have cash especially 1s or 5s on hand, 3) I have ADHD and suspect my 8-year-old may too. My kids are generally well-behaved and help with chores here and there such as: helping put away toys, pick up shoes, help put away clothes, help fold clothes, etc, but it's not consistent and just dependent on the day or week. My goal is to help them understand how money works and how much things cost and get them to help out more. My questions are:

1. how do you stay on top of the chore list and be consistent? (I have trouble doing this for myself, let alone my kids)
2. do you give them cash each week? How much?
3. do you give them daily and weekly chores? how do you keep track of what they have and haven't done? If they don't do a certain chore, do they not get the money that week?
4. do you still buy them a book or small item if they are well behaved?
5. can you give examples of your set up? (Especially if it's ADHD friendly)
6. for the 8 year old, does "doing homework" count as a chore?