School
How to Help Your Child Get Motivated in School
Strategies you can use to help kids work up to their potential Writer: Danielle Cohen Clinical ...
Tips for Surviving Standardized Tests
How to help kids reduce stress with smarter study strategies and a healthy dose of perspective W...
Academic Anxiety: When School Stress Becomes Too Much
How to tell when school stress is a sign of an anxiety disorder, ADHD, or something else Writer:...
School Mornings Without the Stress
How to get your child up and out the door with the least amount of conflict Writer: Beth Arky C...
"My Teacher Hates Me!"
What parents can do when kids are having teacher troubles Writer: Rae Jacobson, MS What You'll ...
Is Your Child Ready for Kindergarten?
Tips to help parents decide when a child is mature enough for school Writer: Beth Arky Clinical...
Finding the Balance With After-School Activities
Helping kids choose extracurricular activities that work for them, without the stress Writer: Ha...
Tips for Beating Test Anxiety
Study strategies and coping skills can transform attitudes Writer: Rachel Ehmke Clinical Expert...
How to Help Kids With Math Anxiety
Give children the tools to face math with confidence. Writer: Rachel Ehmke Clinical Experts: Ca...
Does Your Child Lack Motivation?
What it could mean when kids just don't seem to be trying very hard in school Writer: Danielle C...
How to Support Young Kids Who Are Struggling in School
Boosting self-esteem and frustration tolerance will help them stay positive Writer: Rae Jacobson...
Strategies to Make Homework Go More Smoothly
Routines and incentive systems to help kids succeed Writer: Peg Dawson, EdD, NCSP Clinical Expe...
Early Signs of Learning Challenges
Tips that young kids might need support to thrive Writer: Rae Jacobson, MS Clinical Expert: Dar...
How to Work Well With Your Child's Teacher
Tips for building collaboration and navigating disagreements Writer: Hannah Sheldon-Dean Clinic...
Help for Kids Struggling With Learning
How to find the right professional to work with your child Writer: Caroline Miller Clinical Exp...
Supporting Trans and Nonbinary Kids at School
Why gender affirmation at school matters, and how families can help Writer: Juliann Garey Clini...
Metacognition: How Thinking About Thinking Can Help Kids
A powerful skill for building resilience Writer: Rae Jacobson, MS Clinical Experts: Marc Gladst...
What Is Social and Emotional Learning?
How SEL programs help kids succeed in school Writer: Jessica Souza Clinical Experts: LaKisha Ho...
School Psychologists: Breaking Down Barriers to Learning
Problem solvers for kids, teachers and parents Clinical Experts: Kelly Caci , Peter Faustino, Ps...
What Is an Educational Therapist?
Professionals who work one-on-one with children on learning challenges Writer: Caroline Miller ...
7 Things to Tell the Teacher About Your Child
Sharing key information can help educators make a connection Writer: Emily Graham What can you ...
Parent-Teacher Conferences: Guide for Parents
A school psychologist offers advice on nurturing this critical relationship. Writer: Andrea Cant...
One-on-One Help in the Classroom
A SEIT shares her experiences working with kids Writer: Editorial Team Clinical Expert: Jamie L...
How Kids Learn to Read
And why effective instruction makes a big difference Writer: Caroline Miller Clinical Experts: ...
What's the Best Way to Teach Kids to Read?
Why phonics trumps the popular “balanced literacy” approach. Writer: Caroline Miller Clinical E...
How to Teach Kids With Dyslexia to Read
Systematic phonics instruction is key to building skills and confidence Writer: Caroline Miller ...
How to Keep Kids Reading Over the Summer
Tips for avoiding the 'summer slide' Writer: Rachel Ehmke Clinical Expert: Matthew Cruger, PhD ...
Why Is It Important to Read to Your Child?
The benefits go far beyond literacy Writer: Hannah Sheldon-Dean Clinical Expert: Laura Phillips...
Should Kids Take Mental Health Days?
When taking a break is helpful (and when it's not) Writer: Rae Jacobson, MS Clinical Experts: J...
How Anxiety Affects Kids in School
What it looks like, and why it's often mistaken for something else Writer: Rachel Ehmke Clinica...
What Does OCD Look Like in the Classroom?
How to recognize the signs a child is struggling, even if they are hiding their anxiety Writer: ...
When Kids Refuse to Go to School
How to recognize what's called 'school refusal' and how to get kids back in class Writer: Rachel...
How Anxiety Leads to Problem Behavior
Kids who seem oppositional are often severely anxious Writer: Caroline Miller Clinical Experts:...
Twice-Exceptional Kids: Both Gifted and Challenged
2e kids, as they’re called, have a unique set of issues that need addressing Writer: Beth Arky ...
How Sensory Processing Issues Affect Kids in School
And what parents and teachers can do to help children in the classroom What You'll Learn What...
School Success Kit For Kids With Auditory Processing Issues
Tools to help kids maximize classroom learning and stay on top of expectations Writer: Rae Jacob...
What's ADHD (and What's Not) in the Classroom
Signs that a child might have the disorder, and other problems that may be confused with ADHD Wr...
School Success Kit for Kids With ADHD
Tools and strategies to help manage time, stay focused, and handle homework Writer: Rae Jacobson...
School Success Kit for Kids With Executive Functioning Issues
Tools to help kids get organized, focused, and out the door on time Writer: Rae Jacobson, MS Wh...
Is It ADHD or Immaturity?
How to avoid a misdiagnosis when a child is young for their class Writer: Caroline Miller Clini...
Helping Kids Who Struggle With Executive Functions
Learning specialists on how to build organizational skills Writer: Rachel Ehmke Clinical Expert...
How to Help Kids With Working Memory Issues
Supportive strategies for kids with a memory deficit Writer: Rae Jacobson, MS Clinical Experts:...
Are Schools Driving ADHD Diagnoses?
How accountability laws may influence the rising rates of kids with the disorder Writer: Carolin...
Why Are Kids Different at Home and at School?
Some hold it together at school, only to lose it at home. Others stress out in the classroom. Wr...
What Is a Behavior Intervention Plan?
A BIP is a plan to help children whose problem behavior in school is affecting their learning Wr...
What Is Social and Emotional Learning?
How SEL programs help kids succeed in school Writer: Jessica Souza Clinical Experts: LaKisha Ho...
My Child Is Bullying Others: What Should I Do?
How to find out what's behind the bullying behavior, and foster healthy friendship skills Writer...
How Trauma Affects Kids in School
Signs of trauma and tips for helping kids who've been traumatized Writer: Caroline Miller Clini...
CBITS: Trauma Treatment for Kids in School
How a therapy called CBITS helps children who have experienced trauma Writer: Molly Hagan Clini...
How to Talk to Kids About School Shootings
Strategies for dealing with anxiety — your kids' and your own Writer: Rachel Ehmke Clinical Exp...
Going Back to School After a Tragedy
Support and routine are essential for children When tragedy strikes a school community — whether...
Caring for Kids After a School Shooting
Listen well, and help them help each other Paramjit Joshi, MD, is chair of the...
Back-to-School Tips for Parents
Model confidence, create structure, and get to know the new teacher Writer: Harold S. Koplewicz,...
Back-to-School Tips for Kids Who Are Struggling
How resetting expectations and planning ahead can help children with learning challenges Writer:...
Talking to Kids About Back-to-School Worries
Tips for a more productive conversation Writer: Rae Jacobson, MS Going back to school can bring...
Back-to-School Dos and Don'ts
Tips on navigating summer's end, especially for kids who are anxious Writer: Jerry Bubrick, PhD†...
Back-to-School Anxiety
How to help kids manage worries and have a successful start to the school year Writer: Caroline ...
Tips for Helping Kids With Selective Mutism Go Back to School
What to tell the teacher and how to ease kids back in Writer: Rachel Ehmke Clinical Expert: Aln...
Helping Kids Back Into the School Routine
With praise, understanding, and some structure you can smooth out back-to-school jitters Writer:...
About Individual Education Programs (IEPs)
Children can get an Individual Education Program (IEP) if they qualify under the Individuals with...
Section 504 Plans Explained
A Section 504 plan provides kids who have learning disabilities with accommodations that allow th...
Working With Your School District to Get Services
Tips from an attorney who specializes in education law Attorney George Zelma focuses his practic...
Being an Effective Advocate for Your Child
Make the teacher your ally, know your rights, and monitor your child’s moods Writer: Harold S. K...
Questions That Parents of English Language Learners Should Ask Schools
How to make sure your child gets what they need Writer: Hannah Sheldon-Dean Clinical Expert: Cl...
Building Your Education Team
How to give kids the support they need in school Writer: Rachel Ehmke Clinical Expert: Matthew ...
How to Make the Most of Your IEP meeting
Know your child’s—and your district’s—strengths and weaknesses If your child has an Individualiz...
Understanding Special Education Laws
Children with learning disabilities and mental health disorders are entitled to the help they nee...
How to Get an Independent Neuropsychological Evaluation
And will your child’s school help pay for it? Writer: Kenny Herzog Clinical Expert: Jodi Musoff...
Evaluations for Support at School
An evaluation can help you understand what kind of help your child needs. Getting an evaluation i...
When Is a Child Ready for Mainstreaming?
Parents face tough issues when deciding whether it's time to change schools Clinical Experts: Ya...
Learning Disability Diagnosis and English Language Learners
How parents can help kids get the right support Writer: Gia Miller Clinical Expert: Daryaneh Ba...
Do Kids Grow Out of Learning Disorders?
Learning disorders don’t go away, but they can get much easier to manage Writer: Gaby Galvin Cl...
Inside an Evaluation for Learning Disorders
Dr. Matthew Cruger walks us through the process Clinical Expert: Matthew Cruger, PhD What You'l...
How to Help Kids Talk About Learning Disabilities
Sometimes opening up about learning differently is hard, but with practice, the rewards can be hu...
Learning Disabilities and Self-Advocacy
How to teach kids to speak up for themselves, and why it matters Writer: Katherine Martinelli C...
What Is Assistive Technology?
And how does it benefit children who are struggling? Writer: Gia Miller Clinical Experts: Linds...
How to Get Assistive Technology for Your Child in School
We walk you though the process, from start to finish Writer: Gia Miller What You'll Learn Wh...
Learning Specialists at a Glance
A look at the different types of learning specialists and how they can help Children do best in ...
Starting Elementary School
Ten tips to make the transition to kindergarten easier for your child Writer: Michelle Shih Cli...
Starting Middle School
What your child might face and how you can help Writer: Faith Wilkins Clinical Experts: Emma Pe...
Starting High School
How to support kids during the transition and throughout freshman year Writer: Molly Hagan Clin...
Finding the Right Fit in a School
One family's experience with the limits of inclusion Writer: Michaela Searfoorce If you had tol...
Selective Mutism and Starting Kindergarten
What to do to help kids with SM transition to elementary school Writer: Kathryn L. Keough, PhD ...
Top 10 Things to Look for in a School for a Special Needs Child
One mom's tips for your school search Writer: Michaela Searfoorce If you’re like me, you might ...
Tips for Getting a Good Start in High School
Strong, realistic study habits make all the difference Writer: Ruth Lee, MEd, ET/P Clinical Exp...
Tips for Helping Special Needs Kids Change Schools
How to ease anxiety-provoking transitions Writer: Beth Arky What You'll Learn Why is it hard...
Family Resources for Remote Learning
The stress and uncertainty surrounding the coronavirus pandemic presents daily challenges to the ...
Modifying an IEP or 504 for Distance or Hybrid Learning
How to help kids get essential school supports Writer: Gia Miller Clinical Experts: Laura Phill...
Keeping Kids Engaged in Remote Learning
Tips for coping with the challenges of virtual school Writer: Hannah Sheldon-Dean Clinical Expe...
K-2: Tips for Supporting Learning at Home
How to help young children get the most out of remote education During the coronavirus crisis, p...
Grades 3-6: Tips for Supporting Learning at Home
How to help children get the most out of remote education During the coronavirus crisis, parents...
Grades 7-9: Tips for Supporting Learning at Home
How to help children get the most out of remote education During the coronavirus crisis, parents...