The earliest clue that learning challenges may be in the mix is when we, as parents, have concerns about our child’s behavior or academic performance related to school including conflicts about getting homework done, talking too much in class, being the “class clown” or protesting about going to school. School is a significant part of a child’s life and development, giving him/her a sense of where they fit in the world compared to peers, their goodness in achieving their potential and meeting their parent’s expectations…

Getting out the door in the morning to get to school on time, getting to activities on time, and getting to bed on time are among the frequent friction points parents struggle with. At these moments, you default to reminding them repeatedly, which can feel like nagging. As you do this, it doesn't feel good to you and your child and doesn't help them to learn to manage themselves. Using tools like visual schedules and checklists can make a big difference for your child. Let's explore why these tools are necessary and how they can help you and your child.

It often comes to mind when I am working with parents. How do we as parents manage our child’s struggles? When is it the right time to intervene? Some children are vocal and demanding which may drive a parent to take action and to resolve the problem too quickly. However, there is often a cost in the long run in that this response can teach children the lesson that if they scream loud enough, someone else will fix it for them. This interferes with children’s efforts to figure out how to solve their own struggles and move beyond their “stuck” spots…