The Many Benefits of Outdoor Play
The sun is shining, the birds are chirping and your kids are... staring at their screens again? There are plenty of distractions that motivate […]
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How to Survive Prom and Social Anxiety
Prom will be the most magical night of their lives – or so high schoolers have heard. TV, books and movies depict prom scenes full of romance, […]
Helping Students with Summer Fever Stay on Task
His eyes wander when teachers talk to him. She starts fidgeting after a minute of focus. Students with ADHD fight a daily battle to stay on task, and […]
Common Mistakes Parents Make When Planning the Transition to Summer
For kids everywhere, summer ought to be a time of growth, an exciting season of overnight camps, first jobs, academic programs, travel or all of the […]
How to Plan a Social Life for the Summer
No more pencils, no more books, no more awkward cafeteria lunches. Students love summer break for all kinds of reasons, but for kids with social […]
Visual Timers for Test Taking: Friend or Foe?
Learners with special needs, particularly those with attention disorders, may suffer from test anxiety. Timed tests force students to work quickly […]
Common End of the School Year Triggers for Kids with Sensory Processing Disorder
The end of the school year is rapidly approaching. This can be an exciting time for both parents and kids, but if you're the parent of a child with […]
3 Simple Steps to a Successful Summer
Ah, summer. It's relaxing for plenty of kids but few parents. Especially when your kid has behavioral or social issues, summer can be one of the more […]
Making a Plan for the School to Summer Transition
The end of a school year is an exciting time for kids and parents. Not only will they have more free time to spend together, but parents can properly […]