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Tips to help parents decide when a child is mature enough for school Writer: Beth Arky Clinical Expert: Laura Phillips, PsyD, ABPdN What You'll Learn How do you know if your child is ready for kindergarten? What skills do kids need for kindergarten? Sh...

Website: https://childmind.org/article/how-discipline-toddlers/  Writer: Rachel Ehmke en Español When and how should you begin to discipline toddlers? Kids begin knowing what “no” means at around seven months on average, and, once they can speak, many ...

Helping kids choose extracurricular activities that work for them, without the stress Writer: Harry Kimball Clinical Expert: Jerry Bubrick, PhD What You'll Learn How can afterschool activities benefit kids? What are some common downsides? How can you f...

Website: https://childmind.org/article/problem-behavior-in-preschoolers-2/  en Español Most children who are treated for disruptive behavior problems are school-age: They’ve been acting out in class, ignoring or defying teachers’ direction, or being too ag...

Study strategies and coping skills can transform attitudes Writer: Rachel Ehmke Clinical Experts: Matthew Cruger, PhD , Ken Schuster, PsyD What You'll Learn Why do some kids feel anxious when taking tests? What are some ways kids can prepare...

Give children the tools to face math with confidence. Writer: Rachel Ehmke Clinical Experts: Carol Dweck, PhD , Matthew Pagirsky, PsyD What You'll Learn Why does math make some kids anxious? How can parents help kids get more comfortable with math? Wha...

Website: https://childmind.org/article/talking-to-toddlers/  Writer: Rae Jacobson, MS en Español You come home from a walk and tell your toddler, “Okay, time to put your shoes away.” Seems pretty straightforward, right? Not if you’re two. Toddler commu...

What it could mean when kids just don't seem to be trying very hard in school Writer: Danielle Cohen Clinical Expert: Matthew Cruger, PhD What You'll Learn Why do some kids lack motivation in school? What should you do if your child is not motivated? W...

Website: https://childmind.org/article/what-not-to-do-when-your-child-is-having-a-tantrum/  Writer: Rebecca Schrag Hershberg, PhD en Español This is an excerpt from The Tantrum Survival Guide, by Rebecca Schrag Hershberg, PhD. Even when we know, as paren...

Boosting self-esteem and frustration tolerance will help them stay positive Writer: Rae Jacobson, MS Clinical Expert: Daryaneh Badaly, PhD, ABPP What You'll Learn How do school struggles impact kids’ emotions? What can parents do help kids build confide...

Website: https://childmind.org/article/what-is-a-behavior-intervention-plan/  Writer: Gia Miller en Español Let’s face it: All kids misbehave sometimes. Whether it’s at school or home, there will be moments when your child is overwhelmed by frustration or...

Routines and incentive systems to help kids succeed Writer: Peg Dawson, EdD, NCSP Clinical Experts: Peg Dawson, EdD, NCSP , Karol Espejo, LCSW Here is the best guide to helping kids do homework successfully that we’ve seen, published by ...

Website: https://childmind.org/article/what-is-social-and-emotional-learning/  Writer: Jessica Souza en Español Social and emotional learning (SEL) is a term for the way children acquire social and emotional skills. It includes things like managing diffic...

Tips that young kids might need support to thrive Writer: Rae Jacobson, MS Clinical Expert: Daryaneh Badaly, PhD, ABPP What You'll Learn What are the earliest signs that a child might have learning challenges? How old do kids have to be to b...

Website: https://childmind.org/article/kids-different-home-school/  Writer: Beth Arky en Español It’s not unusual for kids to behave differently in different settings. For instance, you’d expect a child to act one way at a friend’s birthday party and anot...

Tips for building collaboration and navigating disagreements Writer: Hannah Sheldon-Dean Clinical Expert: Heidi Wheeler, PsyD What You'll Learn What information should you share with your child's teacher? How often should you reach out to your child's t...

Website: https://childmind.org/article/school-mornings-without-the-stress/  Writer: Beth Arky en Español During the school year, a cry is heard from parents across the land: Getting kids out the door Monday through Friday is a killer. What makes school m...

How to find the right professional to work with your child Writer: Caroline Miller Clinical Expert: Matthew Cruger, PhD What You'll Learn How do I know what kind of help my child needs? If my child isn’t getting the help they need in school, where can t...

Website: https://childmind.org/article/when-kids-refuse-to-go-to-school/  Writer: Rachel Busman, PsyD, ABPP en Español The term “school refusal” used to be more or less synonymous with truancy, invoking a picture of kids hanging out on the street corner...

Website: https://childmind.org/article/improving-behavior-classroom/  Writer: Caroline Miller en Español On a first grade class like the one in Room B71 at KIPP Academy Elementary School, most of the students are going to be tuned into what the teacher wa...