Why Is My Child More Irritable After School Lately?

What you’re witnessing isn’t defiance or bad behavior – it’s actually a very normal response to the enormous emotional and cognitive demands of a typical school day. Your child’s after-school irritability is often their way of finally releasing the stress they’ve been holding in all day, and it happens at home because you’re their safest […]

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What Does Dyscalculia Look Like in a Young Child?

A parent’s guide to recognizing the early signs and finding hope through understanding The Silent Struggle Behind Those Beautiful Eyes You’ve noticed something. Maybe it’s the way your bright, curious child suddenly goes quiet during simple counting games. Perhaps it’s how they avoid anything involving numbers, or the frustrated tears that come when trying to […]

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Realizing My Kid Has Serious Emotional Struggles at School

That moment when you realize your child’s struggles go beyond typical childhood ups and downs can feel earth-shattering. Maybe it’s the third call from the school counselor this month, or perhaps you’ve noticed that your once-happy child now dreads going to school and seems to carry a heavy emotional weight that’s far beyond their years. […]

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Guide to Transdisciplinary Teacher Education

Discover how mind-brain education can transform your child’s learning! Tracy Tokuhama-Espinosa shares insights on enhancing early math, literacy, and bilingual skills. Empower your child’s education journey with neuroscience-backed strategies. via @uol_cen

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My Child is the Problem Kid in Class: What to Do?

You’re not alone in this struggle, and more importantly, your child isn’t destined to be the classroom troublemaker forever. What looks like defiance or deliberate misbehavior is almost always your child’s way of communicating an unmet need or underlying struggle that they don’t have the words or skills to express appropriately. Understanding What’s Really Behind […]

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Child Complaining of Headaches or Stomach Aches Before School: What Does It Mean?

When children experience physical symptoms that seem to coincide with school, their bodies are often speaking a language their minds haven’t yet learned to articulate. These symptoms are genuine expressions of emotional distress, anxiety, or overwhelm that your child is experiencing but may not have the words to explain. Understanding the Mind-Body Connection in Children […]

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Pinpointing Causes of School Refusal in Emotional Kids

If you’re reading this, chances are your mornings have become battlegrounds. The tears, the meltdowns, the desperate pleas of “I can’t go to school today” have left you feeling exhausted, confused, and maybe even questioning your parenting. You’re not alone, and more importantly, you’re not failing as a parent. School refusal in emotional children is […]

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How to Raise an Emotionally Intelligent Child

If you’re reading this, you’re likely recognizing that academic intelligence alone isn’t enough for your child’s success and happiness. Maybe you’ve noticed that your bright child struggles with frustration when learning gets difficult, or perhaps they have trouble making friends because they haven’t learned to read social cues or manage their emotional reactions. You might […]

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