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How Trauma Affects Kids in School
Signs of trauma and tips for helping kids who've been traumatized Writer: Caroline Miller Clinical Expert: Jamie Howard, PhD Key Takeaways Kids who’ve experience trauma can have behavioral issues in the classroom that look like ADHD or defiance. C...
CBITS: Trauma Treatment for Kids in School
How a therapy called CBITS helps children who have experienced trauma Writer: Molly Hagan Clinical Experts: Katie Peinovich, LCSW , Lisa H. Jaycox, PhD What You'll Learn What is CBITS? What is cognitive behavioral therapy? How does cognitive behavioral...
How to Talk to Kids About School Shootings
Strategies for dealing with anxiety — your kids' and your own Writer: Rachel Ehmke Clinical Expert: Jamie Howard, PhD What You'll Learn How common are school shootings? What can I do as a parent to reduce my anxiety? What should I tell my child about s...
Going Back to School After a Tragedy
Support and routine are essential for children When tragedy strikes a school community — whether it’s a death at your child’s school or a loss of life so horrific that it affects us all, like the shootings at Newtown, Connecticut — the prospect of sending kid...
Caring for Kids After a School Shooting
Listen well, and help them help each other Paramjit Joshi, MD, is chair of the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Children’s National Medical Center in Washington, DC. Related: Anxiety Over School Shootings Going Back to S...
Back-to-School Tips for Parents
Model confidence, create structure, and get to know the new teacher Writer: Harold S. Koplewicz, MD Clinical Expert: Harold S. Koplewicz, MD Every child faces challenges when heading back to school. But back-to-school time can be exceptionally difficult for...
Back-to-School Tips for Kids Who Are Struggling
How resetting expectations and planning ahead can help children with learning challenges Writer: Rae Jacobson, MS Clinical Expert: Karol Espejo, LCSW What You'll Learn How can parents help kids plan for in the new school year? What can famil...
Talking to Kids About Back-to-School Worries
Tips for a more productive conversation Writer: Rae Jacobson, MS Going back to school can bring up big worries for kids, but talking about concerns — and feeling supported — can help. Here are some tips to make your back-to-school conversations more producti...
Back-to-School Dos and Don'ts
Tips on navigating summer's end, especially for kids who are anxious Writer: Jerry Bubrick, PhD† Clinical Expert: Jerry Bubrick, PhD† What You'll Learn What can I do to help my anxious child feel better about starting school? Why is routine so important...
Back-to-School Anxiety
How to help kids manage worries and have a successful start to the school year Writer: Caroline Miller Clinical Expert: Rachel Busman, PsyD, ABPP What You'll Learn Why do some kids get anxious about starting school again? How can parents help their chil...
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: Alnardo Martinez, LMHC What You'll Learn What can parents do ahead of time to help kids with selective mutism be comfortable going back to school? Wh...
Helping Kids Back Into the School Routine
With praise, understanding, and some structure you can smooth out back-to-school jitters Writer: Lianna Wilson, MA, and Sarah Straus, MS As the summer comes to a close and school is getting back into session, here are a couple quick reminders to help make th...
About Individual Education Programs (IEPs)
Children can get an Individual Education Program (IEP) if they qualify under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, a federal law that promises a “free and appropriate education” to children diagnosed with: Autism Hearing or visual impairment ...
Section 504 Plans Explained
A Section 504 plan provides kids who have learning disabilities with accommodations that allow them to participate in the general curriculum at school. Section 504 is part of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, a civil rights law that prevents discrimination aga...
Working With Your School District to Get Services
Tips from an attorney who specializes in education law Attorney George Zelma focuses his practice on special education law. We talked to Zelma about the kinds of cases he handles, what sorts of conflicts can arise, and what he’s learned about how to work with...
Being an Effective Advocate for Your Child
Make the teacher your ally, know your rights, and monitor your child’s moods Writer: Harold S. Koplewicz, MD Clinical Expert: Harold S. Koplewicz, MD If you have discovered that your child has a psychiatric or learning problem, or you are beginning to suspe...
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: Claudia Rinaldi, Ph.D Right now, it’s more important than ever for English language learners (ELL students) to get good services from their schools. Most students w...
Building Your Education Team
How to give kids the support they need in school Writer: Rachel Ehmke Clinical Expert: Matthew Cruger, PhD What You'll Learn What should you do at the start of the school year to help your child succeed? What should you talk about at parent-teacher meet...
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 Individualized Education Program (IEP), at least once a year you will be scheduled to meet with some representatives from your local school district. The purpose of this meeti...
Understanding Special Education Laws
Children with learning disabilities and mental health disorders are entitled to the help they need to succeed Writer: Rachel Ehmke Schools are required by law to provide appropriate accommodations and education plans to children who qualify, but understandin...