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Practical, informative resources, tips, tools, and strategies for parents of children with learning disabilities written by experts in the fields of Learning, Learning Disabilities, Social & Emotional Topics, College Prep, and Teaching.

  • Black Lives Matter and Blue Lives Matter Explained

    September 14th, 2020


    Black Lives Matter and Blue Lives Matter Explained
    By Ariel Martin-Cone Members of the Landmark High School administration crafted a thoughtful and meaningful explanation of the Black Lives Matter and Blue Lives Matter movements for the student body. The article provides clarifying examples that will help students understand the intricacies ...

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  • Students Embrace the Sounds of Silence

    September 13th, 2020


    Students Embrace the Sounds of Silence
    This is the second post in a five-part series about students, stress, and anxiety. The first article is an overview of anxiety, the third discusses how a student learned to manage her anxiety, the fourth explores how mindfulness can reduce anxiety, and the fifth covers the relationship bet...

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  • A Guide to Early Markers of Dyslexia

    March 15th, 2020


    A Guide to Early Markers of Dyslexia
    This article originally appeared on PsychologyToday.com.Along with parents and caregivers, early educators lay the foundation for children’s lifelong learning. One of their most essential roles is to provide children with a solid start in reading development.For too many children, however, reading...

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  • What It’s Like to Be a Writer With Dyslexia

    March 8th, 2020


    What It’s Like to Be a Writer With Dyslexia
    "She’s lazy” and “she doesn’t work hard enough” are two sentences I’ve heard from educators on why school was difficult for me.The reality wasn’t simply that I didn’t have the resources that suited my learning style to help me reach my full potential as a student. Now, as an adult, I...

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  • Fostering a Growth Mindset

    November 14th, 2019


    Fostering a Growth Mindset
    By Adam Craig and Kristine Burgess, contributor“The greatest teacher, failure is.” (Yoda, The Last Jedi)Wise words when developing skills to become a Jedi Knight, a successful high school student, or a master of virtually any skill in the universe. Unfortunately, it is much easier to smile and n...

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  • Being an Efficient Homework Helper—Part III: Motivation and Tools

    September 30th, 2019


    Being an Efficient Homework Helper—Part III: Motivation and Tools
    By: Regina G. RichardsThis is the third installment of a multi-part series about helping children manage homework. Thefirst post is about establishing good habits creating an optimal learning environment. The second postcovers homework strategies and dealing with fatigue. This article originally app...

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  • Being an Efficient Homework Helper—Part II: Strategies, Organization, and Dealing with Fatigue

    September 24th, 2019


    Being an Efficient Homework Helper—Part II: Strategies, Organization, and Dealing with Fatigue
    By: Regina G. RichardsThis is the second installment of a multi-part series about helping children manage homework. The first post is about establishing good habits creating an optimal learning environment and the third motivation and tools. This article originally appeared in LDOnline.Basic Strate...

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  • Being an Efficient Homework Helper—Part I: Turning a Chore into a Challenge

    September 18th, 2019


    Being an Efficient Homework Helper—Part I: Turning a Chore into a Challenge
    By Regina G. RichardsThis is the first installment of a multi-part series about helping children manage homework. Thesecond post covers strategies, organization, and dealing with fatigue, and the thirdmotivation and tools. This article originally appeared in LDOnline."The secret of education lies in...

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