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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…
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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…
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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…
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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.…
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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…
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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 …
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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…
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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…
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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 …
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How to Deal With Sibling Rivalry
Read about sibling rivalries and how it can affect your family. Learn how to handle sibling resentme…
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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 …
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7 Ways to Help Your Kids Build a Strong Relationship
Follow these tips to minimize sibling rivalry and strengthen the bond between your children. Learn h…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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3 Mindfulness Techniques to Help Reduce Parenting Stress
Parenting a child with learning and thinking differences can be stressful. These simple mindfulness …
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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…
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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…