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8 Surprising Ways to Boost Your Child’s Confidence Before a Test

Help your child reduce test anxiety with these unexpected confidence boosters. Learn ways to improve…
Why Some Kids Have Trouble Following Directions

Do you wonder why your child doesn't listen or follow directions? It might not be about disrespect, …
10 Tips to Help Your Child Follow Directions

Lot of kids who learn and think differently have trouble following directions. Try these 10 tips to …
Video: How to Build Early Reading Skills in Your Preschooler

Watch this video for tips on giving your preschooler a head start on reading. These pointers could h…
8 Tips for Organizing Your Child’s Backpack

Does your child's backpack need a makeover? If your child has a messy backpack or book bag, use thes…
10 Ways to Encourage Your Preschooler to Read

How can you turn your preschooler into a reader? Here are 10 tips to help your preschool child build…
Learning Strengths: What You Need to Know

Understanding kids' learning strengths, or learning styles, can help them learn new information and …
4 Steps to Choosing Books at Your Child’s Reading Level

Learn how to choose books at your child's reading level. Follow these four steps to find out your ch…
9 Indoor Activities for Hyperactive Kids

Are your children bored, bickering, and bouncing off the walls? Here are nine fun indoor activities …
5 Simple Strategies for Note-Taking

Learn five simple strategies for taking notes that your child can use in class and when reading text…
14 Ways to Encourage Your Grade-Schooler to Read

When kids like to read, it's easier for them to build reading skills. Here are 14 tips for encouragi…
6 Low-Cost Organization Tools for Kids

Getting organized doesn't have to be expensive. If your child's stuff and schedule are disorganized,…
6 Surprising Benefits of Video Games for Kids

Video games: We hear a lot about the downsides, but there can be benefits for kids, too. Here are si…
5 Social-Emotional Learning Games to Play With Your Child

Social-emotional learning activities can help kids learn to manage emotions and get along with other…
Download: Tools to Help With Handwriting

These free handwriting tools, like printable bold line paper, shape-tracing worksheets, and a "space…
6 Tips for Helping Young Kids Learn to Write

Is your child having trouble learning how to form letters and write words? Check out these tips for …
Beyond Books: 6 Fun Things for Kids to Read

Kids are more likely to read if they have fun doing it. Here are 6 fun reading formats for kids beyo…
6 Strategies to Teach Students Self-Regulation in Writing

SRSD, or self-regulated strategy development, can help students improve writing skills. Learn about …
2-Minute Tutorial: How to Help Your Child Get Used to a Combination Lock

Does your child have trouble opening a combination lock at school? Get tips on how to help your chil…
7 Ways to Help Your Grade-Schooler Develop Good Study Habits

Learn how to help your grade-schooler with learning and thinking differences develop study skills. H…
6 Ways to Help Grade-Schoolers Get Schoolwork Done on Their Own

Does your child need a lot of help from you to get homework done? Here are tips to help kids learn t…
8 Children’s Books Featuring Rhyme and Alliteration

Books with rhyme and alliteration can help young children who are learning to read. Check out these …
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…
8 Surprising Ways to Boost Your Child’s Confidence Before a Test

Help your child reduce test anxiety with these unexpected confidence boosters. Learn ways to improve…
7 Study Tips to Help Grade-Schoolers With Dyslexia

For students with dyslexia in grade school, studying can be extra challenging. Use these tips to hel…