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Your family just sat down to watch a movie. Your oldest two children settle in, but your eight-year-old daughter just won’t sit still. You realize this is becoming a pattern. Then, you remember a remark that her teacher made at your last conference. You...

The things that happen during our youth can shape us for years to come. During our young years, our brains and psyches are still developing. As such, childhood trauma plays a crucial role in our development.   Trauma can shape how children approach their daily...

Every school has its own unique culture. This culture is reflected in the large and small ways administrators and teachers interact with one another, as well as with their students and parents.  All children benefit from a school culture that is healthy, positive, and...

All the teachers say your child is bright. You’ve changed your child’s family schedule and diet. You’ve secured an IEP. But despite your best efforts, your child is still struggling academically and emotionally at school.  Maybe the problem isn’t you. Maybe your child needs...

Your fourth grader reads books that some ninth-grade students struggle to finish. However, they struggle with simple math. How can your child be so gifted in one area while struggling in another?  The good news is that your child is not alone. Your child...

School can be a joyful place. Students make friends and complete projects that can spark lifelong passions. But there is a dark side. Many students experience bullying while at school. Bullying can snuff out any joy associated with school. The problem is even worse...