Are you trying to figure out whether your child may have dyslexia? Start by reviewing these basic dyslexia facts. 1. What Is Dyslexia? Sometimes the brain processes information in unexpected ways. For people who have dyslexia, the way that the brain processes information makes it difficult to read. It creates challenges processing letters and symbols into […]
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Boost Emotional Regulation Now With 8 Simple Strategies
Kids with ADHD and other neurological differences face challenges with emotional regulation skills. Learn basic strategies that you can implement today. Emotional Regulation describes the process of how we manage our everyday emotions in a socially appropriate way. Our basic emotions or feelings are essentially organic in nature. They happen because of who we are as […]
How To Know It’s Time For Professional Help For Your Child
Sometimes people are afraid to acknowledge troubling signs with their kids because they think it will reflect poorly on their parenting skills. As that thinking goes: “If you were really a good parent, why would your kid need therapy?” But that’s backwards thinking. You wouldn’t expect yourself to have the skills to heal a broken […]
7 Simple Homework Station Ideas That Work for Shared Spaces
Your first line of attack for tackling homework demons should be establishing a homework station. Find out strategies to make that work when you have limited space available. Now that August has arrived, it’s time to focus on back to school in earnest. And one of the big things that comes with going back to […]
13 Back To School Tips For Families With Learning Differences
As we all know, making the transition back from a likely carefree summer to the more structured school year can be rough for many children. But, back to school season can be a particularly difficult transition for kids with learning differences. Many times, these are children who already have challenges surrounding transitions. But the fact […]