Monday through Thursday every day a battle would ensue in our home. It never failed and I am sure the neighbors heard the screams both mine and my son’s. It was something neither of us looked forward to and was hard for both of us to complete. Homework, we battled nightly to get it done […]
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When a child has extreme tantrums and meltdowns it can be hard for some people to see past the behaviors. ADHD, anxiety, or a history of trauma can be common contributors to behavior, but sometimes there is a medical explanation. If behavioral strategies aren’t working for you, consider these possible medical issues that may be
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Does your child have difficulty writing because their writing is too slow, illegible, or their hand can’t keep up with their thoughts? While some handwriting will probably always be necessary while children are in school, typing can be a good alternative when they have to write assignments that are several sentences, paragraphs, or pages. Occupational
Pros and Cons of Handwriting Programs Are you home schooling or looking for something formal to support your child with their handwriting? Here are some structured programs that teach children how to make letters. We haven’t tried them all, but here are some options: Handwriting Without Tears (now called Learning Without Tears) Children learn letters
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