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Tools and strategies to help manage time, stay focused, and handle homework Writer: Rae Jacobson, MS Key Takeaways If you have ADHD, getting organized for school take more than will power — it takes planning. Using planners, keeping backup supplies...

Website: https://childmind.org/article/how-to-set-limits-on-screen-time/  Writer: Hannah Sheldon-Dean en Español Letting rules around screen time is never easy. How do you know how much is too much? And is there any way to get kids on board with the rules...

Tools to help kids get organized, focused, and out the door on time Writer: Rae Jacobson, MS What You'll Learn What challenges do kids with executive functioning issues face at school? What are some tools that can help kids stay organized? How can paren...

Website: https://childmind.org/article/what-to-do-if-your-child-is-bullying/  Writer: Brigit Katz en Español Gina, the mother of a 12-year-old boy, got a disconcerting phone call from his school. A student had complained that her son was bullying him. A...

How to avoid a misdiagnosis when a child is young for their class Writer: Caroline Miller Clinical Expert: Matthew H. Rouse, PhD What You'll Learn How can kids who are young for their grade avoid a wrong diagnosis? Why do immaturity and ADHD sometimes l...

Website: https://childmind.org/article/how-to-help-siblings-get-along/  Writer: Hannah Sheldon-Dean en Español It’s no secret that sibling relationships can be tricky. From sharing space to competing for parents’ attention, there are plenty of reasons s...

Learning specialists on how to build organizational skills Writer: Rachel Ehmke Clinical Expert: Matthew Cruger, PhD Key Takeaways Executive functions are self-regulating skills kids use daily for tasks like planning, organizing, and learning from mist...

Website: https://childmind.org/article/calm-voices-calmer-kids/  Writer: Beth Arky en Español Before hopping aboard the roller coaster ride called parenthood, people sans kids have likely witnessed exasperated moms and dads losing it in Aisle 5 and though...

Website: https://childmind.org/article/how-to-parent-a-defiant-teen/  Writer: Tonya Russell en Español Defiance seems like a rite of passage for teens, much to the disappointment of their families. Even though most parents have to address defiance at some...

Supportive strategies for kids with a memory deficit Writer: Rae Jacobson, MS Clinical Experts: Matthew Cruger, PhD , Linda Hecker, MEd Key Takeaways Kids with working memory challenges struggle to keep in mind information needed to complete a task. ...

Website: https://childmind.org/article/dbt-for-parents/  Writer: Michelle Shih en Español What parent hasn’t started a conversation with their kid and had it go off the rails? You want to talk to them about something simple, like getting their homework do...

How accountability laws may influence the rising rates of kids with the disorder Writer: Caroline Miller As the ranks of kids diagnosed with ADHD in this country continue to swell—to 12% of school-age children and as many as 20% of teenage boys, according to...

Website: https://childmind.org/article/can-help-kids-self-regulation/  en Español If you’re a parent, chances are you’ve witnessed a tantrum or two in your day. We expect them in two-year-olds. But if your child reaches school age and meltdowns and outbu...

Some hold it together at school, only to lose it at home. Others stress out in the classroom. Writer: Beth Arky Clinical Experts: Stephanie A. Lee, PsyD , Jerry Bubrick, PhD What You'll Learn Why do some children act out at school but not at home? Why a...

Website: https://childmind.org/article/how-to-help-children-calm-down/  Writer: Caroline Miller en Español Many children have difficulty regulating their emotions. Tantrums, outbursts, whining, defiance, fighting:  these are all behaviors you see when k...

A BIP is a plan to help children whose problem behavior in school is affecting their learning Writer: Gia Miller Clinical Experts: Stephanie A. Lee, PsyD , Margaret Dyson, PhD What You'll Learn What is a behavior intervention plan (BIP)? How is a BIP cr...

How SEL programs help kids succeed in school Writer: Jessica Souza Clinical Experts: LaKisha Hoffman, MSW , Caroline Mendel, PsyD What You'll Learn What is SEL? What are the basic components of SEL? Why is SEL beneficial to children? Social and emot...

Website: https://childmind.org/article/angry-kids-dealing-with-explosive-behavior-2/  When a child — even a small child — melts down and becomes aggressive, they can pose a serious risk to themselves and others, including parents and siblings. It’s not u...

How to find out what's behind the bullying behavior, and foster healthy friendship skills Writer: Brigit Katz Clinical Experts: Jamie Howard, PhD , Kristin Carothers, PhD Key Takeaways Children who bully aren’t necessarily “bad kids” — they may be st...

Website: https://childmind.org/article/the-power-of-positive-attention/  Writer: Katherine Martinelli en Español When kids are misbehaving, it is natural for parents and educators to want to correct them, pointing out — sometimes not too calmly — what the...