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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…

Reading to kids every day is important, but it’s not always possible. What if you don’t have time to…

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

Not sure how you’ll pay for college? Here’s a handy list of scholarships and financial aid resources…

5 Tips for Helping Your Child Stay on Top of Chores

Kids with learning disabilities or ADHD may find it harder to stay on top of household chores. Get t…

5 Smart Chores for Kids Who Have Trouble Completing Tasks

If your child has trouble staying on task, it’s good to break household chores down into steps. Here…
Messy Room? How to Help Your Child Keep It Neat

Keeping the bedroom clean can be an especially tough chore for kids who learn and think differently.…
5 Smart Chores for Kids With Extra Energy

Many household chores can help your child burn off extra energy in a positive way. Here are some cho…

Should I Disclose My Child’s Issues Before Visiting Friends?

Read about child behavior problems and how to tell your friends and family about them. Learn how to …

6 Tips for Responding to Negative Comments Relatives Make About Your Child

When your child has learning and thinking differences, family gatherings can be a minefield of negat…
How to Help Your Child Behave Better (and Have Fun) at Family Gatherings

Does your child have trouble with self-control? These tips can make a family gathering go more smoot…
8 Vacation Ideas When Your Child Has ADHD

If your child has ADHD or is super active, these family vacation ideas can keep your child busy and …

How to Deal With Sibling Rivalry

Read about sibling rivalries and how it can affect your family. Learn how to handle sibling resentme…

7 Tips for When You Have More Than One Child Who Learns and Thinks Differently

Having more than one child who learns and thinks differently can pose some unique challenges. These …
How Can I Praise One Child Without Making the Other Feel Bad?

How can you praise one child without making a sibling feel bad? Get expert advice on how to avoid si…
My Child Says He Hates His Brother. How Can I Help?

Learn what you can do when one child is angry that his brother gets “special treatment” for learning…

What to Do When Friends and Family Aren’t Being Supportive

Learn how to deal with unsupportive friends and family members. Read how to handle insensitive frien…

Checklist: Things You Can Ask Friends or Family for Help With

Parenting a child with learning and thinking differences takes time, energy, and resources. When peo…
Parenting Disagreements: How to Get on the Same Page

Do you and your partner disagree on some aspects of raising your child with learning and thinking di…
My Extended Family Doesn’t Believe in Learning and Thinking Differences. What Should I Do?

Learn how to handle when family members don’t believe in learning and thinking differences. Read abo…

5 Common Worries When Your Child Learns and Thinks Differently

It's natural to worry when your child learns and thinks differently or has dyslexia or ADHD. Here ar…

3 Mindfulness Techniques to Help Reduce Parenting Stress

Parenting a child with learning and thinking differences can be stressful. These simple mindfulness …
6 steps you can take to keep from losing your cool

Parenting a child with learning and thinking differences can be frustrating at times. These steps ca…
How to Avoid Being Overprotective of Your Child

When your child learns and thinks differently, it's hard not to cross the line between being protect…