In this episode of Parenting Shrink Wrapped, Dr. Melissa Wellner and Sam Straub sit down with Lynn and Jon Greenberg, the mother-son team behind The Creative Cab Company and the award-winning books Robbie the Dyslexic Taxi and the Airport Adventure and Suzy the ADHD Taxi and the Sightseeing Adventure.
Together, they discuss what it's like to raise and advocate for neurodivergent children, the challenges of navigating school systems, and why finding the right environment can be the key to positive change.
Jon shares his own experience growing up with dyslexia and how understanding his learning differences became a source of strength rather than shame. Lynn offers encouragement for parents who are fighting to get their children the support they need.
In this episode, you'll learn:
• Why intelligence and learning differences are not the same thing
• How parents can advocate for children with dyslexia and ADHD
• Why labels can provide clarity and self-acceptance
• The importance of finding the right educational environment
About Lynn and Jon
Lynn Greenberg has dedicated her life to championing children as a trained attorney, practicing family law and providing pro bono work for kids. When her youngest son Jonathan was diagnosed with dyslexia, Lynn naturally became his advocate, using her skills to develop a road map to success for him. This experience inspired her to support all neurodivergent children. Writing the children’s book "Robby the Dyslexic Taxi and the Airport Adventure" with Jonathan was a natural progression for Lynn, aiming to create characters that neurodivergent children can relate to. Lynn plans to continue creating relatable stories for all children. Jon is an artist with an MFA and is the talented illustrator behind the Creative Cab Company series.
Resources:
The Creative Cab Company: https://creativecabcompany.com/
Robbie the Dyslexic Taxi and the Airport Adventure: https://creativecabcompany.com/robby-the-taxi/
Suzy the ADHD Taxi and the Sightseeing Adventure:
https://creativecabcompany.com/suzy-the-adhd-taxi/
Because every child deserves to bloom in the right greenhouse. 🌷
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