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How teachers can read and respond more effectively to disruptive students Writer: Nancy Rappaport and Jessica Minahan Clinical Expert: Nancy Rappaport, MD About 10 percent of the school population—9 to 13 million children—struggle with mental health problem...

Website: https://childmind.org/article/how-to-help-kids-talk-about-learning-disabilities/  Writer: en Español en Español “I learn differently.” Three small words that can make a world of difference for kids like me who grew up struggling with learning ...

How it helps kids regulate behavior and focus on learning Writer: Juliann Garey Clinical Experts: Cheryl T. Desmond , Laurie Hanich, PhD , Lisa Flook, PhD What You'll Learn What is mindfulness? How can mindfulness help kids and teachers in the classroom...

Kids who seem oppositional are often severely anxious Writer: Caroline Miller Clinical Experts: Jerry Bubrick, PhD† , Rachel Busman, PsyD, ABPP , Nancy Rappaport, MD Key Takeaways Problem behaviors like tantrums, outbursts, and running away can be symp...

Website: https://childmind.org/article/making-sports-work-for-kids-with-learning-and-mental-health-challenges/  Writer: Rachel Ehmke en Español Sports can play an important role in any child’s emotional development, but they may be particularly important ...

Helping kids regulate their emotions requires managing your own Writer: Molly Hagan Clinical Expert: LaKisha Hoffman, MSW What You'll Learn What is co-regulation? What is the difference between self-regulation and co-regulation? What are co-regulation ...

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In addition to prevention, screening and individual interventions, researchers are looking at the effects of entire curricula that reinforce good citizenship and behavior. Big-picture changes can be the ideal backdrop for individual improvement. An emerging a...

Writer: Trynia Kaufman, Understood.org This article originally appeared on Understood.org Students’ brains are hard at work every moment of the day, learning skills and connecting new information with old. Those same brains are also constantly processing inf...

Characteristics of learning disabilities that can hide in plain sight Writer: Rae Jacobson, MS What You'll Learn Why is it hard to spot some learning disorders? How do learning disorders affect kids in school? What signs should teachers look for? Tea...

Kids learn to read at different paces, and it’s normal for them to struggle at some point. But if your child seems particularly frustrated with reading and writing over an extended period of time, there’s a chance he may have a learning disorder called dyslexi...

Systematic phonics instruction is key to building skills and confidence Writer: Caroline Miller Clinical Experts: Jodi Musoff, MA, MEd , Laura Phillips, PsyD, ABPdN Key Takeaways Dyslexic children need systematic phonics-based instruction that explic...

When math difficulties mean something more Writer: Rae Jacobson, MS Key Takeaways Dyscalculia is a learning disability that specifically affects math skills, while children may perform well in other subjects like English or history. Early signs i...

How to help kids who struggle with learning to write Writer: Jessica Souza Clinical Expert: Daryaneh Badaly, PhD, ABPP What You'll Learn What is dysgraphia, and what are the signs? How is dysgraphia diagnosed? How can schools and parents support a chil...

Signs your child might be struggling with low self-esteem, anxiety, or depression, and how to help Writer: Rachel Ehmke Clinical Expert: Laura Phillips, PsyD, ABPdN What You'll Learn What are signs that a child is struggling emotionally? How...

Tips for supporting your child Writer: Rae Jacobson, MS Clinical Expert: Meredyth D. Kravitz, PsyD What You'll Learn What is dyscalculia? What can we do to help kids with dyscalculia? How does dyscalculia affect kids’ self-esteem? Ther...

Does your child seem to be missing a lot of what he's hearing? Writer: Caroline Miller Some young children seem to have problems deciphering or decoding the sounds that make up language. Even though they have normal hearing, they miss a lot of the details of...

How to build listening skills Writer: Caroline Miller Clinical Expert: Matthew Cruger, PhD What You'll Learn What is auditory processing disorder? What changes can I make in my child’s surroundings that will help them? What kind of outside help is ther...

Learning problems can affect not just school but communicating and connecting with other kids. Writer: Caroline Miller Clinical Expert: Scott Bezsylko What You'll Learn How are learning problems linked to social problems? What kinds of socia...

Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD, is a condition that makes it unusually difficult for children to concentrate, sit still, follow directions and control impulsive behavior. Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD, is a condition tha...