Warning Signs of a Learning Disability
It’s not always easy to identify learning disabilities. Because of the wide variations, there is no single symptom or profile that you can look to as proof of a problem. However, some warning signs are more common than others at Read more >>
Understanding the Different Ways of Bonding and Communicating with Your Child
The main predictor of how well your child will do in school and in life is the strength of the relationship he or she has with you, the parent or primary caretaker. This relationship impacts your child’s future mental, physical, Read more >>
Helping Children with Autism: Autism Treatment Strategies and Parenting Tips
If you’ve recently learned that your child has or might have an autism spectrum disorder, you’re probably wondering and worrying about what comes next. No parent is ever prepared to hear that a child is anything other than happy and Read more >>
Online Resource: StopBullying.gov [web resource]
When adults respond quickly and consistently to bullying behavior they send the message that it is not acceptable. Research shows this can stop bullying behavior over time. Parents, school staff, and other adults in the community can help kids prevent Read more >>
Practical Discipline Strategies for the Difficult Child
A child can be difficult in a number of ways and at times can be creative with her behavior. When it is time for discipline, it’s important for a parent to remember that there is always a reason for the Read more >>
Anger is a potent emotion. Left unchecked, it can lead to mistakes in actions and conduct. Because anger is a natural response, it’s imperative that people learn to manage it effectively, according to GreatSchools, a parent education website. One technique Read more >>
How to Choose the Right Preschool or Elementary School [presentation]
This presentation provides an overview of several types of preschools and their respective characteristics in order to help you find a good match for your child’s temperament and needs. How will you know if your child is ready for kindergarten? Read more >>
Supporting Siblings of Challenged Children [presentation]
In this presentation, Chris Harris, MEd, provides insight into the potential emotional challenges that arise for the siblings of a “challenged child.” Read more >>
Ayudando a Madres [presentation]
Aprenda acerca de los problemas comunes de niños y jóvenes en las áreas de salud mental, aprendizaje, desarrollo, y atención. Read more >>
Demystifying Thought Processing [presentation]
How do processing difficulties present, and what does processing look like in a classroom? This presentation with Chris Harris, MEd, Abigail Ferguson, PsyD, and Rebecca Chambers, MEd, also addresses perception and misperception, and how to accommodate processing speed and misperception Read more >>
