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Understanding Anxiety in Children: Signs, Symptoms, and Causes
The American Psychological Association estimates 20.5% of children struggle with anxiety, a number that has doubled since the start of the Pandemic. Just like adults, children are faced with more uncertainty and an ever-changing world rocked by the unknown. To...
ADHD-Friendly Activities for Kids at Home
Children with ADHD thrive on action. They enjoy being fully engaged, in mind and body. Physicians and educators have seen positive results when ADHD children are able to incorporate movement into learning at school, but what about that time at home? How can you create...
Why is Mental Health Important for Students?
In Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs, safety and security are foundational. Without a solid, healthy mindset, a student will never learn. In fact, in education, there is a common phrase: “Maslow before Bloom.” This refers to Maslow’s physiological hierarchy and Bloom’s...
Advocating For Your Child with ADHD
Tips for effective communication with schools and healthcare providers. What is ADHD? Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder is a chronic medical condition affecting nearly 10% of all children. This accounts for nearly 6 million children in the United States...
How to Break Cell Phone Addiction
That moment when you realize you’ve left the house and you’ve got your keys, your wallet, and no cell phone. Do you turn around and get it? What if you break down? What if you get into an accident? Do you ask to use the other guy’s phone? How on earth did you...
How Do I Get my Child into a Private School?
Education is making headlines these days, and it’s nothing new. In the State of Florida, public schools have experienced incredible teacher shortages and state-mandated changes to the curriculum. Additionally, the system is rigid, and some students need the...
Helping Your Child Overcome Anxiety About School: Tips and Advice for Parents
What is Anxiety? Anxiety is one of the most common mental disorders in the United States, with Physicians estimating at least 30% of the population is afflicted by the condition. While anxiety presents differently in each person, it can generally be summarized as...
Building Self-Esteem in Children with Learning Disabilities: Strategies for Parents
On any given day, a child with a learning disability may experience judgement, criticism, and rejection. Judgement from peers who misunderstand him, criticism from parents and educators that expect more from him, and rejection from social circles, activities, and...
The Joy of Learning Outside the Classroom
As parents, it's our job to help find ways for our elementary-aged children to learn and grow in an enjoyable way. We have the perfect list of activities to keep your young learner actively engaged! From reading and writing - unleashing literary creativity -to science...
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