by drk@academicswest.com | Jan 30, 2026 | AW Resource
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...
by drk@academicswest.com | Jan 23, 2026 | AW Resource
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 friend group...
by drk@academicswest.com | Jan 16, 2026 | AW Resource
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...
by drk@academicswest.com | Jan 9, 2026 | AW Resource
Every time you tell your child to do a simple task, five minutes later, they come back in the room and ask what they were supposed to be doing. You chalk it up to childhood and think nothing of it. Then, your child’s teacher sends you an email that says your child is...
by drk@academicswest.com | Dec 31, 2025 | AW Resource
While most people think that a brilliant child will automatically do well in school, this isn’t always the case. Research shows that anywhere from 9 to 50 percent of gifted students may actually underperform in school. Fortunately, there are things parents can do to...
by drk@academicswest.com | Dec 24, 2025 | AW Resource
You know that your child is working hard at school. You’ve talked to their teachers, but they continue to struggle. What can a concerned parent do? When a child is having difficulty at school, one of the best things a parent can do is get them an...
