Girlfriends helping Girlfriends ... and 20% of kids who need our help

One of the major benefits of female friendship, is all that we learn so much from our girlfriends. From a very young age we help and educate each other on every level - personal, professional, emotional, etc. As girlfriends, we help each other and share information to make our lives better, happier and healthier.

Now add to that that women are the primary caregivers for children and often faced with the responsibilities of making sure they grow up to be healthy and happy. That's a lot of responsibility - but it's all okay, if we have girlfriends to help us!

Shelley Ball-Dannenberg is definitely a great girlfriend to moms, teachers and kids. As a Certified Dyslexia Testing Specialist, Shelley helps parents, teachers and children learn how to diagnose and get treatment for dyslexia - a hereditary neurological language-learning disability that affects 20% of children.

In our latest podcast, Shelley shares with all of us how to make life better for kids, moms and teachers who are working through dyslexia. Through her company DTIS (Dyslexia Testing and Information Services), Shelley "empowers parents, informs teachers and connects children with their full potential." And, as a mom, Shelley knows first hand the challenges as she helps her daughter (who has dyslexia) reach her full potential. 20% of children means that you know someone dealing with dyslexia - a mom, a child, a teacher - someone who could use the information that Shelley shares with Girlfriendology in this informative interview.

Check out her website www.dtisinfo.com and email Shelley for consulting and information. Don't let a child wait another day to start working towards a better life. Thanks Shelley!

p.s. And join us for Valentine's Day for a very special podcast with relationship psychologist Dr. Karen Gail Lewis. We'll discuss how to have a great Valentine's Day regardless our relational status and explore how we as girlfriends can support each other through all phases of our lives!