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Whether last school year was full of triumph or tears (or a mixture of both), now is the time to have some conversations with your kids before school starts. Your child is about to embark on a new set of challenges, but what can you be doing to minimize the stress that’s coming with a ...

So, what can parents do to best prepare their students for a return to the classroom and all that entails? We’ve got five tips to help you get organized, build a routine, and reduce the risk of problems when the first day of school finally does become a reality.

Raising confident kids is important in the world we live in. Your child’s self-esteem is going to be tested at every turn, from the first day of school to scrolling their Instagram feeds. If you can start out the school year with intentions to build up your child’s confidence and self-esteem, they will be more ...

When do you get reading help for your child who is struggling, and when do you give it more time? This is a question that comes up often in our conversations with families. You don’t want to rush your child into a skill they aren’t mature enough to master, but you also don’t want to ...

Named for the sports-related concept of having athletes who are kept out of college competition for a year wear a red jersey, academic redshirting refers to delaying kindergarten for a year. Why would a parent choose to redshirt their child if they’re old enough to start school?

Having adult learning disabilities impacts all areas of life, from confidence to peer relationships to workplace performance. Whether you were diagnosed as a child or have more recently suspected you may fall into this category, it can be helpful to identify where you struggle most and why it is happening. A learning disability is no ...

August is Family Fun Month and if you’re looking for ideas to keep the entire family entertained, consider these 10 ideas.

Getting your child ready to learn in school requires lots of different areas of focus. Are they socially, emotionally, developmentally, and mentally ready for the challenges that are coming? We would argue that one of the most important areas that you can look at is your child’s cognitive abilities. All learning requires cognitive skills, from ...

Curious to learn more about common learning disabilities? Check out our latest blog post about three of the most common types of learning disabilities, including what parents should look for and how students tend to “work around” the problem before it’s identified and addressed.

If you have kids struggling with reading, you’re probably familiar with the fight. They don’t like reading. It’s boring. It’s hard.  This battle is exhausting for kids, parents, and teachers alike, and a lack of confidence in reading bleeds over into every other subject area as well. Reading is the foundation for learning, so what ...