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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 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 why kids have 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 kids a…

• 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 kids and teens who struggle with focus. Here are eight focus…

• School refusal: What it means when kids won’t do schoolwork

  What does it mean when kids refuse to do schoolwork? School refusal is different from complaining ab…

• 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…

• Why kids act out

  Kids often act out because they’re struggling with something they don’t understand or know how to pu…

• 4 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…

• Series

  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…