An inclusion expert told a UNESCO conference that schools accidentally box children in with deficit labels. The fix starts at your kitchen table: growth language, a pipe-cleaner brain model, and the social emotional skills sitting under every school subject.
Read the success letters closely and the turning point is never the diagnosis itself. It is the moment a capable kid stops believing they were the problem and starts building on a mind that was working all along.
The two words handed to almost every struggling child are the two least likely to help. A neuroscientist who was once labeled stupid explains why willpower fails, and what a tired parent’s brain has to do with it.
Being smart is the disguise. A capable child memorizes and guesses their way past a reading gap until the effort surfaces as three-hour homework and morning stomachaches. The tell was never the grade.
Snoring, teeth grinding, and a wet bed get treated as quirks to outgrow. Often they signal a brain fighting to breathe through the night. That nightly struggle quietly shapes the next day’s focus, mood, and meltdowns.
Discover expert tips to manage your child’s screen time this summer! Learn how to prevent device addiction and promote healthy habits. Essential advice for parents of kids who learn differently.
Understanding School Refusal: It’s Not Just About Being Lazy School refusal is a complex issue that affects many children, and it’s essential to understand that it’s not just about being lazy or unmotivated. As the podcast “Parenting with Impact” highlights, there’s often something underlying that’s causing the child to refuse to attend school. It’s crucial […]
Curiosity: A Powerful Tool for Effective Parenting As parents, we often find ourselves in situations where our children are emotionally disregulated, and we’re not sure how to respond. One powerful tool that can help shift the dynamic is curiosity. By choosing to be curious, we can move away from taking the bait and instead, focus […]
Reframing the Diagnosis: A Gift, Not a Burden When we think about a diagnosis as a gift instead of a burden, it opens up new conversations and ideas. This mindset shift can change the way we approach our children’s challenges and how we support them. By reframing the diagnosis, we can focus on finding solutions […]
Effective communication is key to a successful educational experience for children. Danielle Sheelbine, a mom of four, emphasizes the importance of communication between parents, teachers, and students. She shares her experience of navigating the public school system in rural South Dakota, highlighting the challenges of balancing work and family life while advocating for her children’s […]
