Learning
How to Get Along with Your Child’s Teacher
Teachers are given enumerable tasks with tight deadlines. Common core, standardized testing, and disciplinary issues take away from the joy of teaching. Most often, parents …
Upgrade Your Hike
How many times has someone told you to “take a hike”? Chances are they weren’t concerned with your cardiovascular health. When it comes to getting …
Ending Inappropriate Classroom Behavior Before It Gets Worse
When a child is having behavior problems at school, the earlier a workable solution is developed and implemented, the better. When poorly handled or ignored, …
Catching and Solving Reading Problems
Helping an ADHD child improve his reading requires systematic evaluation of skills conducted by his teacher and with the involvement of his parents. A collaborative effort …
Homework 101
One of the single biggest sources of conflict between an ADHD kid, parent, and teacher is homework. Forgotten assignments, frustration, short attention span, lack of …
Fun Summer Idea for Kids: Writing/Journaling
Writing is an important skill children practice every day in school. When school is out for the summer don’t let the writing stop. Check out …
No Cost, Fun Summer Activities for the Whole Family
Although you may not be able to afford a summer vacation this year, there are many low-cost, fun summer activities for the whole family. Here …
Food Allergies and Summer Camp: What to Consider
Summer is about having fun and taking a break from school. For parents, it can mean finding a way to entertain their kids; sending them to camp is …
Summer Safety Tips for Kids
Summer is a time for fun; school is out and the weather is perfect. But safety is important to consider whenever you leave the house. The warm …
ADHD in the Classroom: What to Do When the Teacher Has Concerns
When a child has been having problems in the classroom, such as not completing assignments, fidgeting in their seat, not paying attention, or talking during …
Summer Fun and Learning Can Co-Exist
Learning never stops during the course of our lifetime; so it’s important to motivate kids to learn as much as they can, even during summer …
How to Attract Butterflies into Your Garden
One of the things children enjoy most about springtime is the arrival of butterflies. They can’t wait to see their first butterfly so they can chase …
5 Fun Things for Your Kids to Try This Summer
There is no better time than summer to encourage your child or teen to try a new activity. Summer is filled with lots of outdoor activities …
How Language Development Helps or Hurts ADHD Kids After The Third Grade
Having ADHD does not itself cause a delay in language development. However, children diagnosed with ADHD have about at 50% chance of having one or …
Developmental Play At School: Fun And Essential For Learning!
Playtime for children is not only fun but essential to help generate a rapidly developing brain. Jean Piaget, a Swiss psychologist, stated that children actively …
Preparing Your Child for Kindergarten
Your child is growing up! He or she is getting to be that age when it’s time to start kindergarten. What can you do to …