Caterpillar Stickers: The Story Behind the Book – Part One

Caterpillar Stickers Book Launch - Sierra Flad - SeeRay

We recently introduced Sierra Rene Flad, a Fifth-Grader with Dyslexia who co-authored an inspirational children’s book, Caterpillar Stickers, with her mom, Ruth Flad.

Caterpillar Stickers launched November 11 and inspires kids by sharing the message anything is possible!  Below is Part One of the journey that led to discovering that Sierra has Dyslexia. Ruth Flad shares her family’s experience to help other parents facing the same situation.

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Sierra’s Journey: Part One

 

When Sierra was only 9 months old she said her first coherent word.  She has never stopped talking since.  She has an enormous vocabulary.  I knew she had a genius hiding inside her tiny body.  Always bold, unafraid and still never gives up on anything, a true perfectionist.  I should have paid more attention to the question she answered with her first word but I was too shocked that she answered me.  We had just completed viewing and reading story books.  Sierra appeared disinterested.  I asked, “Don’t you want to read anymore?”  Sierra answered emphatically “NO”.

10 Tips for Holiday Travel with Children

Traveling with Kids

Tips for Traveling and Getting Around with Kids During the Holidays

Tis the season of get-togethers and holiday travels.  While it’s a joyous time of year, the hustle and bustle can create anxiety for children.  Make your family visits and adventures enjoyable for one for all – with just a little preparation.

Ancient Fish Fossil Discovered in Fort Worth

First Coelacanth Fossil Ever Discovered in DFW

First Coelacanth Fossil Ever Discovered in DFW

 

SMU scientists and an amateur fossil collector from Fort Worth have unearthed a clue to the mystery of one of the world’s most famous fish, the coelacanth (pronounced SEE-la-kanth).

Coelacanth fossil bones have been discovered on almost every continent. Now they’ve been found for the first time in North Texas. Small skull bones are those of a new species of 100 million-year-old coelacanth, says SMU paleontologist John Graf.