Academic Tutoring vs. Remediation: Understanding Which Approach Your Child Needs
When your child struggles academically, the array of support options can feel overwhelming. Terms like tutoring, remediation, intervention, and enrichment get used interchangeably, but they represent very different approaches to learning support.
Summer Learning Without the Burnout
The pressure to prevent summer learning loss can turn what should be a relaxing break into another source of academic stress. Many parents find themselves caught between wanting their child to maintain skills and knowing that everyone needs time to recharge.
Emotional Regulation Strategies That Work for Children with ADHD and Autism
When your child with ADHD or autism experiences emotional overwhelm, traditional calming strategies often fall short. What works for neurotypical children may actually increase distress for neurodivergent kids who process emotions and sensory information differently.
From Homework Battles to Homework Success
If homework time in your house feels more like a war zone than a learning opportunity, you're not alone. The good news? There's a better way, and it starts with understanding that homework struggles often signal deeper needs rather than simple defiance or laziness.
Comprehensive Approaches to ADHD Management That Go Beyond Medication
While medication can be incredibly helpful for many individuals with ADHD, it's important to understand that effective ADHD management involves a much broader toolkit of strategies and interventions.
Neurodiversity in the Classroom: Creating Truly Inclusive Learning Environments
When I think about the future of education, I envision classrooms where every child's unique brain is not just accepted but celebrated.
The Impact of Learning Differences on Self-Esteem: Proactive Strategies for Parents
Learning differences don't just affect how children process information in the classroom; they fundamentally shape how children see themselves and their place in the world.
Navigating the IEP Process
The Individualized Education Program (IEP) process can feel overwhelming for parents navigating special education services for the first time.
Technology Tools That Support Executive Function Skills
Executive function skills—the mental processes that include working memory, flexible thinking, and self-control—are essential for academic success and daily life management.
Multisensory Approaches to Literacy Support
Traditional literacy instruction often relies heavily on visual and auditory processing, expecting students to learn through seeing letters and hearing sounds. However, for many learners, particularly those with dyslexia or other reading difficulties, this approach may not be sufficient.
Twice-Exceptional Students: Nurturing Gifts While Supporting Challenges
When a child demonstrates exceptional abilities in certain areas while simultaneously facing significant learning challenges in others, they fall into a unique category known as twice-exceptional, or "2e" students.
Age-appropriate Approaches for Talking to Your Child About Their Learning Difference
One of the most important conversations parents face is discussing a learning difference with their child. These discussions shape how children view themselves as learners and individuals.
How Professional Guidance Can Transform Family Dynamics with Parent Coaching
In the complex landscape of modern parenting, families often navigate challenges that seem overwhelming despite their best intentions and efforts.
Addressing Frustration, Anxiety, and Self-Esteem in ADHD
As educational psychologists who work with children and their families, we've observed that there's a critical component often overlooked in ADHD discussions: the emotional dimension.
The Connection Between Language Processing and Reading Difficulties
As educational psychologists specializing in learning differences, we frequently observe that many reading difficulties stem from underlying language processing challenges.
The First Step in Literacy Support & Intervention
Reading is the foundation of learning, and strong literacy skills are essential for success in school and beyond. However, for many children, developing these skills doesn’t come easily.
Executive Function Coaching Tips: Boosting Student Success Through More Effective Time Management
Time management is a critical skill that students need to develop early in their academic journeys.
Executive Functioning and Your Child: What Every Parent Should Know about the Neuroscience behind Neurodiversity
Parenting can often feel like navigating through a maze, especially when it comes to understanding how our children think, learn, and interact with the world around them.
A Brain Under Construction: Helping Your Child Train Their Brain for Success
As parents, we are always looking for ways to help our children, teens, and young adults be the best version of themselves.