Spring Ahead With an IEP Toolkit!
If a child has a learning disability, or some other form of disability, she is mostly likely on a school IEP (Individualized Education Program). What is an IEP? A written...
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Understanding the Mental Skills Affected by ADD and ADHD (Part 2)
This is Part Two of a two-part article. Part One can be found in the Jan/Feb article Understanding the Mental Skills Affected by ADD and ADHD (Part 1). These two...
Understanding the Mental Skills Affected by ADD and ADHD (Part 1)
(ADD – Attention Deficit Disorder and ADHD – Attention Deficit Hyper Activity) It can be tough having ADD / ADHD, especially if you are a child. ADD and ADHD are...
How to Use Choices and Preferences to Improve Cooperation
How to Use Choices and Preferences to Improve Cooperation We’re going to begin this article by stating the obvious: “People perform better – and, in general, behave better – when...
Back to School Forms: Organize & Simplify Your & Your Child’s Life!
Back to School Forms Cheatsheet about My Child This forms helps others to know more about your child. This allows you to give brief explanation about your child that may...
Back-To-School Tips to Get Your Child Super Healthy
Tips to Get Your Child Super Healthy Back-to-school can be one of the most exciting and stressful times in a child’s life. It is vital for parents to establish routines...
What Do I Do with My Child Once They Graduate High School?
Question: I am often asked by my couples: “What do I do with my child once they graduate High School? Why does their IEP have them graduating with the rest...
The Delicate Balance between Expectation and Acceptance
The Delicate Balance between Expectation and Acceptance My two roles, that of teacher and that of parent, have become so entwined with each other, that even I cannot tell where...
Tick, Tock… Time’s Up!
Time’s Up! As parents and educators, we constantly find ourselves running out of time to do the things we want. Or so we believe… Do we really run out of...
Cheering Your Child on to Success – How to Prepare for an IEP
Cheering Your Child on to Success – How to Prepare for an IEP I am a fan of public education; I wave my pennant because I am proud to be...
