Understanding the Emotional Impact of Learning Difficulties on Your Child Children with learning difficulties often face emotional challenges that can manifest as internalizing problems, such as feelings of worry, stress, and sadness, or externalizing problems, like frustration and difficulty following instructions. These emotional struggles are not uncommon and can significantly impact your child’s daily life. […]
Understanding the Role of a Math Interventionist Can Help You Support Your Child’s Learning In the world of education, a math interventionist like Kyle Greenholt plays a crucial role in supporting students who are significantly behind their peers. These specialists work with small groups, often in addition to regular math classes, to help students catch […]
Understanding the Emotional Impact of Dyslexia on Your Child Can Help You Provide Better Support Dyslexia can significantly impact a child’s social, emotional, and mental health. Children with dyslexia often struggle with emotional regulation, social interactions, and increased anxiety, which can lead to school avoidance and lower engagement in learning activities. Recognizing these challenges is […]
Recognizing the impact of parental pressure on a child’s learning experience can lead to more compassionate interactions It’s natural to feel anxious about your child’s future, but this pressure can sometimes manifest in ways that negatively affect their learning experience. Christina Forgeron, an experienced educator and parent of a child with ADD, shares that she […]
Embracing Mistakes as Part of Learning Math Can Transform Your Child’s Attitude The journey to overcoming math anxiety starts with reframing how we view mistakes. Vanessa Vakharia, known as The Math Guru, emphasizes that a significant reason many children develop math trauma is due to the focus on getting the right answer. By shifting the […]
The U.S. Department of Education does not develop curriculum or decide which students receive special education services It’s a common misconception that the U.S. Department of Education develops national curriculum or directly decides which students receive special education services. In reality, these decisions are made at the state and local levels. School districts have autonomy […]
Understanding the importance of year-end reflection can guide your child’s math education At the end of each school year, it’s crucial to assess the effectiveness of the educational strategies that have been in place. This reflection is not just for educators but for parents as well. By evaluating what has worked and what hasn’t, you […]
Understanding the Power of Thinking Classrooms Can Transform Your Child’s Learning Experience The idea of a thinking classroom is not just an educational buzzword but a transformative approach to learning. Peter Liljedahl explains that traditional classrooms often leave students disengaged because they spend most of their time not thinking. A thinking classroom, however, encourages active […]
Understanding the importance of self-advocacy for children with ADHD can guide your parental support Children with ADHD often find themselves in a position where they must advocate for their needs, especially in school settings. Lucy, a high-school student with ADHD, emphasizes the importance of self-advocacy, despite the inherent power imbalance between students and adults. As […]
Understanding the Importance of Social and Emotional Learning in Family Dynamics Nadim Sad’s journey into social and emotional learning (SEL) was deeply personal, spurred by the realization that there was a science to parenting that he was not fully utilizing. He highlights that traditional parenting often oscillates between permissiveness and authoritarianism, which can lead to […]
