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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
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 ...
Posted in: Social and Emotional IssuesStudents Embrace the Sounds of Silence
September 13th, 2020
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...
Posted in: Social and Emotional IssuesA Guide to Early Markers of Dyslexia
March 15th, 2020
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...
Posted in: Learning DisabilitiesWhat It’s Like to Be a Writer With Dyslexia
March 8th, 2020
"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...
Posted in: Learning DisabilitiesFostering a Growth Mindset
November 14th, 2019
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...
Posted in: LearningBeing an Efficient Homework Helper—Part III: Motivation and Tools
September 30th, 2019
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...
Posted in: LearningBeing an Efficient Homework Helper—Part II: Strategies, Organization, and Dealing with Fatigue
September 24th, 2019
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...
Posted in: LearningBeing an Efficient Homework Helper—Part I: Turning a Chore into a Challenge
September 18th, 2019
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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