What Parents Should Know About Differentiated Instruction
Differentiated instruction is a method of teaching centered on ensuring students within a diverse classroom community can access information, make sense of ideas, and develop cognition regardless of differences in their cognitive abilities. For teachers to be...
How to Help Children Cope With Grief
Whether it is the loss of a parent, a grandparent, a friend, or even a beloved pet, every child can experience grief in their own way. The process of grieving can be very difficult for children, and how each one of them copes with it will depend on several factors....
What Parents Should Know about the School Evaluation Process
Many children have ADHD and other learning disabilities. These children need to find school services and support services that cater to their unique needs. These children's needs and education rights are well stated in the IDEA. IDEA stands for Individuals with...
School Refusal: What Parents Should Know
Rotating between different teachers, different classes, and dealing with peers can cause moments of mild anxiety for most students. Most students can overcome these anxieties, and many enjoy the social aspects of school. However, for some students, the anxiety can...
Keeping Kids Active During the Pandemic Winter
Keeping your kids active during the cold winter season is key to keeping them healthy. It is even more important during our current pandemic when they have been cooped up in the house for nearly a year. Most kids are willing to sit on the couch playing video games or...
Addressing Your Child’s Sensory Needs While Learning From Home
Learning from home can be challenging and, at times, downright exhausting for students and parents alike. While many parents may be focused on keeping their children on track academically, it's crucial to acknowledge the health impact - both mental and physical - that...
Helping Kids Remain Socially Connected During the Pandemic
Kids are resilient, but the pandemic is putting stress on them as they're forced to be away from their friends. Their lives have been uprooted as they lose routines and are forced to miss parties, field trips, and big events. We've got a few ways you can help your...
Helping Your Child Cope with Changes This Holiday Season
For many families, this holiday season is shaping up to be unlike anything we've experienced before. With the COVID-19 pandemic continuing to force people to keep their distance, there's a good chance that you may not be spending Christmas as you typically would....
Ensuring Your Child Gets Enough Sleep
Sleep is an absolute necessity for children. Of course, everyone needs sleep to function, but it plays an even more integral role for kids. For those children who suffer from sleep deprivation, the consequences can lead to lifelong health problems. Not only does the...
Family Meals as a Bonding Experience
Having a family dinner together at night is important for bonding as a family and child development. Family dinner conversations allow children an opportunity to practice much-needed social and communication skills. Studies actually show that kids who regularly have...