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American youth are experiencing many emotions. A recent mental health study from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) found that nearly 40% of high school students had persistent feelings of sadness or hopelessness. Another CDC study showed that while nearly 20% of children aged...

Your 12-year-old son studied for his history test and memorized all the dates. He knew the facts inside and out. After school, he tells you that he didn’t do well. One of the test questions included a map of the Thirteen Colonies. He says...

Your 8-year-old daughter usually likes school. But lately, you’ve noticed that she struggles to read or pronounce certain words. After talking to her teacher, you learn that the same issues are showing up in the classroom. What now?  Difficulties with reading, writing, and pronunciation...

When a child is having difficulty at school, parents often wonder what to do. Fortunately, laws like the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) require schools to provide tailored support to students with learning disabilities.  However, to get services under the IDEA, students must...

While the teen years are exciting, they are also a time of intense change and growth. Some people respond to the stress by attacking others. Some react by drawing closer to their friends. But even these relationships can be problematic if members of the...

When a child struggles at school, parents often feel helpless. But often, there is a reason for the child’s difficulties. Under certain circumstances – such as when a child is neurodivergent (e.g., autism, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), has a learning disability, or has...