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What if this is a lost school year? (Without losing the learning)

What if this is a lost school year? Amanda Morin shares how she’s approaching that difficult questio…

How can you help kids build flexible thinking skills? Try these flexible thinking activities and gam…

Kids who learn and think differently may have fears or feel afraid of things that other kids don’t w…

Through distance learning, two essential workers noticed their 6-year-old daughter’s trouble with re…

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 receptive language disorder

What’s it like to have receptive language disorder? See a day in the life of a child and examples of…
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…

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Parent-teacher conferences during COVID: 10 things to know

Parent-teacher conferences will be different this year. Here’s what to keep in mind as you prepare f…

8 ways distance learning makes it harder to focus

Distance learning can be extra hard for students who struggle with focus. Here are eight focus chall…
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…
The difference between IEP meetings and parent-teacher conferences

What’s the difference between IEP meetings and parent-teacher conferences? This chart sums up the di…

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 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…
ADHD and coping with grief: 8 ways to help your child

Kids with ADHD can have more trouble coping with grief than other kids. Here are eight ways to help …
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…