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What Is An IEP
Perhaps you’re here because your child is struggling in school, and it is more than you can manage at home. Never fear, dear parents; there is a system in place. In 1975, under the Education for All Handicapped Children Act (EHA), the first IEPs were implemented...
How Much Screen Time is Too Much?
Many of us were young adults before we had access to our own television and computer screens, let alone handheld devices like smartphones. We lived a constructive life, playing outside, inventing games indoors, and occupying ourselves with what we had. The world...
How Does Poor Nutrition Affect a Child’s Behavior
One of the most important keys to being physically and mentally healthy is a nutritious diet. Despite how important it is to our health, many families are unable to provide this nutrition for their children due to poverty or simply not having the time to go shopping...
Tips for Studying Smarter, Not Harder: How to Maximize Your Study Time
Whether you are a K-12 student, college scholar, or professional engaging in learning new information, studying is part of the process. Material is presented, and, at some point, you will be assessed. Studying is a learned skill, and this skill translates across...
5 Tips On Parenting a Child with OCD
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, or OCD, can be a debilitating disorder for children and their families. Working with a child with these different anxieties and compulsions can be difficult and almost impossible to cure. OCD is defined by symptoms of ritualistic...
How To Get My Child To Focus in the Classroom
Today’s generation of children faces an increasing number of distractions in their daily life. With the expansion of technology and how integrated social media has become with our day-to-day routine, children can easily lose their focus when it comes to school and...
How Can Teachers Help Parents with a Special Needs Child?
The connection between teachers and the parents of their students is often neglected. Especially when it comes to a child with special needs, communication between their teacher and parents is important for their development. Fostering the bond between teacher and...
Is COVID-19 Learning Loss Real?
Over the last few years, COVID-19 has completely changed how we live. Students have had to deal with schools closing down worldwide to tackle the pandemic, disrupting in-class curriculum and switching to online, remote learning. This has led to a new phenomenon called...
How Does a Child with Special Needs Affect the Family?
Raising a child with special needs can be distressing for the entire family. Sometimes, we need to acknowledge how these family members cope and adapt to an environment centered around caring for a special needs child. Every family is different in their relationship...
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