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Parenting comes with its fair share of conflicts, especially as children develop their own opinions and independence. Understanding the steps to resolving conflict with your child or teen effectively can be crucial. Whether dealing with a toddler’s tantrum or a teenager’s rebellion, navigating conflict...

Have you ever heard of the “summer slide”? Unfortunately, we’re not talking about the fun kind of slide you’ll find at a playground. This particular slide refers to the learning loss that occurs when school is out for summer. Preventing the summer slide is...

Watching your child struggle in school can be gut-wrenching. We spend considerable time guiding our kids and helping them to avoid life’s landmines, but not all the problems can be cured quickly. Whether your child attends a public or private school, if they are...

What Is School Refusal? School refusal is more common than many people realize. Children and adolescents may avoid school due to social struggles (e.g., avoiding peers), academic challenges (e.g., test anxiety), or family-related stressors (e.g., a sick family member). Chronic absenteeism, defined as missing...

Helping Students Set Goals for Academic Success The New Year is the perfect time for students to set new goals for their academic success. However, goal-setting can be tough without a clear plan. With the right guidance, students can set goals that are easy...

Shared by Academics West. Summer is winding down, and school will be back in session soon.  The tail end of summer primarily fosters mixed emotions; fortunately, to escape this phase, there are several things that you can do to smoothen the back-to-school transition.  Getting...