Are you living with anxiety because your child will meltdown when there is the slightest change in plans? When your child is resistant to change it can affect the whole family. You may be rearranging your schedule for them or avoiding things that might typically be good for you, but a problem for them (like […]
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How do you typically spend your holidays? Traveling? Cooking? Shopping? Lots of all of that? What traditions do you especially love? Are there some you don’t particularly like but do them anyway (I know that Elf on the Shelf might come to mind for some of you). It is so disappointing having expectations that aren’t met. It’s
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You may have heard of the term executive functioning and wondered what it means. In a nutshell, the executive functions are a set of mental skills that help us focus, plan, and manage tasks. Children with ADHD typically have issues in one or more of these areas, but executive functioning delays may be present without an ADHD
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Public School, Private School, Homeschool or Charter School? I will be mentioning 504 Plans and IDEA (Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, the national law that requires students serve children with disabilities). If you are unsure of what these are, check out the resource at the bottom of the blog. Send me an email if you
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When your child intentionally breaks or damages something, hits someone, or throws things, typically dont have complete control over their behaviors.
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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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