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Tips for Beating Test Anxiety
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...
How to Help Kids With Math Anxiety
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...
Does Your Child Lack Motivation?
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...
How to Support Young Kids Who Are Struggling in School
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...
Strategies to Make Homework Go More Smoothly
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 ...
Early Signs of Learning Challenges
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...
How to Work Well With Your Child's Teacher
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...
Help for Kids Struggling With Learning
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...
Supporting Trans and Nonbinary Kids at School
Why gender affirmation at school matters, and how families can help Writer: Juliann Garey Clinical Expert: Emma C Woodward, PhD What You'll Learn What challenges do transgender or nonbinary kids face at school? How can parents help kids navi...
Metacognition: How Thinking About Thinking Can Help Kids
A powerful skill for building resilience Writer: Rae Jacobson, MS Clinical Experts: Marc Gladstone , Tamara Rosier, PhD What You'll Learn What is metacognition? How does metacognition help kids? How can kids learn to be more metacognitive? When kids...
What Is Social and Emotional Learning?
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...
School Psychologists: Breaking Down Barriers to Learning
Problem solvers for kids, teachers and parents Clinical Experts: Kelly Caci , Peter Faustino, PsyD , John Kelly, MD School psychologists are professionals that teachers — and parents, and students themselves — call on when a student is struggling. They inves...
What Is an Educational Therapist?
Professionals who work one-on-one with children on learning challenges Writer: Caroline Miller Clinical Experts: Matthew Cruger, PhD , Ruth Lee, MEd, ET/P What You'll Learn What is an educational therapist? What skills does an educational therapist work...
7 Things to Tell the Teacher About Your Child
Sharing key information can help educators make a connection Writer: Emily Graham What can you tell a teacher that will help him do his job better? You might be surprised. While your child’s teacher is the expert in education, no one knows more about your ch...
Parent-Teacher Conferences: Guide for Parents
A school psychologist offers advice on nurturing this critical relationship. Writer: Andrea Canter, PhD, NCSP Clinical Expert: Andrea Canter, PhD, NCSP Here’s some required reading for all parents who are heading into the school conference season. It’s brou...
One-on-One Help in the Classroom
A SEIT shares her experiences working with kids Writer: Editorial Team Clinical Expert: Jamie Levine, MS. Ed. This is an interview with Jamie Levine, MS Ed, who works as a SEIT, or Special Education Itinerant Teacher, and has also started an agency for SEIT...
How Kids Learn to Read
And why effective instruction makes a big difference Writer: Caroline Miller Clinical Experts: Matthew Cruger, PhD , Laura Phillips, PsyD, ABPdN , Alex Bellantuono, PhD What You'll Learn What happens in kids’ brains when they learn to read? How do the b...
What's the Best Way to Teach Kids to Read?
Why phonics trumps the popular “balanced literacy” approach. Writer: Caroline Miller Clinical Expert: Laura Phillips, PsyD, ABPdN Reading is the most important skill children need to gain in the first few ye...
How to Teach Kids With Dyslexia to Read
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...
How to Keep Kids Reading Over the Summer
Tips for avoiding the 'summer slide' Writer: Rachel Ehmke Clinical Expert: Matthew Cruger, PhD What You'll Learn Why is summer reading important for kids? How can you pick the right books for your child? How can you make reading a fun social activity? ...