Homework is often thought of as a chore and can be considered less desirable than school. Effective homework management can make this task feel less grueling for the child and parent.
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Think of what the school setting requires children to do: Sit still, listen quietly, pay attention, follow instructions, and concentrate. These are the very things kids with ADHD have a hard time doing—not because they aren’t willing, but because their brains won’t let them.Â
Continue readingManaging School-Related Anxiety (Infographic)
Anxiety symptoms range very widely, so it is important to keep a close working relationship with those involved in your child’s care, such as your child’s classroom teacher or anyone who works closely with your child throughout the day.
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Homework is often thought of as a chore and can be considered less desirable than school. Effective homework management can make this task feel less grueling for the child and parent.
Continue readingMetacognition: What Is It And How To Support It? (video)
Metacognition is the ability to reflect on your thought process and its corresponding feelings and behaviors. It’s also learning about how we learn!
Continue readingHow to Help Manage School-Related Anxiety
In the past couple of years, the National Association of School Psychology has seen an increase in school-related anxiety that may have been ignited by the global pandemic and the uncertainties school systems had to navigate. If your child has developed or exhibits any school related anxiety, you may be able to help and support your child through their needs with a few tips below.Â
Continue readingMetacognition: What is it and how to support it?
Metacognition is the ability to reflect on your thought process and its corresponding feelings and behaviors. In simpler terms, it’s how we think about thinking! It’s also how we learn about how we learn most effectively.
Continue readingA Day in the Life of a College Student with Dyslexia (video)
Understanding the day to day challenges of a student with dyslexia is an important part of overcoming the hurdles that inhibit a student’s ability to thrive and become an independent learner.
Continue reading5 Ways to Foster Executive Functioning Skills (Early Years)
Executive Functioning skills are pertinent to lifelong learning and success and should be practiced from an early age. Here are some tips on how to foster your child’s EF skills from Kindergarten and on!
Continue readingHow do I know my child is making progress?
Ongoing collaboration is one of the key elements of student success and growth in learning.
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