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Back-to-School Anxiety in Kids: What to Watch Out For This Year

Back-to-school anxiety is common this year as the COVID pandemic continues. For some kids, anxiety i…

Some kids may be so anxious about starting the school year this year they flat-out refuse. Here’s ho…

Get perspectives from a child psychologist, teachers, parents, and young adults on talking with kids…

When you say screen time's over, does your child ignore you? Have an outburst? Find out why kids hav…

Dear Families and Educators: Why Parent-Teacher Communication Is More Important Than Ever

Our communication is key to helping our kids thrive.

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Back-to-School Concerns About Your Child: How to Act on Them

Prepare your child for back-to-school 2020. Learn about common worries, back-to-school anxiety, and …
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Back-to-School for Educators: Start With Relationships

Explore these resources to learn about building relationships this school year. Download a printable…
Download: Back-to-School Update for Families to Give to Teachers

Use this back-to-school update to tell teachers how your child has done during the pandemic. Downloa…

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Understanding Dyslexia in Your Child

Does your child have dyslexia, or do you think your child might be dyslexic? Explore this guide to d…

A Day in the Life of a Child With ADHD

What’s it like to have ADHD? See a typical day in the life of a child with the most common type of A…
Understanding Your Child’s Trouble With Focus

Lots of kids have trouble with focus and concentration. Find out why some children have difficulty f…
When Do Kids Learn to Read?

When do children learn how to read? Find out at what age kids learn to read and what to do if your c…

6 Worries Families Have About This Year’s Back-to-School

School is going to look very different this year. If you’re concerned about your child going back, y…

Download: Back-to-School Update for Families to Give to Teachers

Use this back-to-school update to tell teachers how your child has done during the pandemic. Downloa…
Do Kids With an IEP Have to Go Back to In-Person School This Fall?

With the COVID crisis, some families don’t want to send kids back to school buildings this fall. If …
School Refusal: What It Means When Kids Won’t Do Schoolwork

Does your child refuse to do schoolwork? School refusal is different from complaining about or avoid…

Is Your Child Acting Out? Why It Might Happen

Do you wonder "why is my child acting out?" From changes in routines to trouble with self-control, t…

5 Reasons Why Kids Get Anxious About Reading—and How to Help

Learn why reading makes some kids anxious and how to ease reading anxiety in children. Find out why …
How to Give Praise That Builds Your Child’s Self-Esteem

The best type of praise helps kids recognize their own effort. Here's what you can say to praise you…
When Kids Say Negative Things About Themselves: What to Watch Out For

Does your child use a lot of negative self-talk, saying things like "I'm dumb"? Find out what it can…

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How to Build and Celebrate Your Child’s Strengths at Home

Use this step-by-step resource to pick up on, build, and celebrate your child's strengths and skills…

No Time to Read to Your Child? 6 Ideas to Try

Reading to kids every day is important, but it's not always possible. What if you don't have time to…
Financial Aid and Scholarships for Students Who Learn and Think Differently

Not sure how you'll pay for college? Here's a handy list of scholarships and financial aid resources…
Download: Cell Phone Contracts for Kids

Worried about your child's cell phone use? Download a cell phone contract to set spending limits and…