ADHD medication shortages: 8 ways to cope
Millions of people with ADHD have faced chaos and panic because of ADHD medication shortages. They’ve had to scramble to find ways to...
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Kayla Thompson
- Sep 12
- 6 min
What Makes Us Human?
What makes us human? A simple answer from a genetic perspective is our 23 pairs of chromosomes containing countless genes. However, as...
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Kayla Thompson
- Aug 29
- 3 min
8 ways to make school morning routines easier
No one likes rushing around in the morning. And for families with kids who learn and think differently, the dash from morning wake-up to...
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Kayla Thompson
- Aug 14
- 4 min
Printable back-to-school downloads
Going back to school and adjusting to new routines can be tricky for kids who learn and think differently — and for you. But having the...
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Kayla Thompson
- Aug 1
- 3 min
Independent Thinkers: How Children Find Their Identity by Challenging Our Authority
Parenthood is not only a journey of nurturing and guiding our children, preparing them for adult life but also a path on which our...
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Nancy Thorup
- Jul 11
- 2 min
5 ways teens with ADHD take risks — and why
At a glance Teens with ADHD are more likely to engage in risky behaviors than other teens. ADHD symptoms like impulsivity and trouble...
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Kayla Thompson
- Jun 26
- 3 min
How to work on your child’s IEP goals over the summer
Some kids get extended school year services built into their IEPs. But many don’t. If your child's IEP doesn't cover summer and your...
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Kayla Thompson
- Jun 16
- 7 min
How to Help Kids Express Their Feelings At Every Age
Where—and when?—do you start? Whether they’re flopping onto the floor in protest, defiantly slamming their bedroom door, or giving you...
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Kayla Thompson
- May 31
- 3 min
6 self-advocacy sentence starters for grade-schoolers with ADHD
Grade-schoolers don’t always have the words to explain what they need or to ask for help. But being able to self-advocate is especially...
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Kayla Thompson
- May 24
- 3 min
8 tips for talking to your child’s teacher about dyslexia
Talking to your child’s teacher about dyslexia is important. It’s the best way for the teacher to understand your child’s challenges,...
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Kayla Thompson
- May 15
- 3 min
9 reasons kids don’t finish their reading homework
Reading is often part of daily homework. But what if your child has trouble finishing reading assignments? It might be a sign of reading...
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Nancy Thorup
- Apr 28
- 8 min
'Too Much to learn': Schools race to catch up kids' reading
ATLANTA (AP) — Michael Crowder stands nervously at the front of his third grade classroom, his mustard-yellow polo shirt buttoned to the...
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Nancy Thorup
- Apr 12
- 3 min
I’m Giving Permission for My Teens to Stay in Their Childhood for One More Summer
Dear world: She’s not yours yet. This adult-sized human is not yours for the taking. Sure, she has a part-time job, and she’ll volunteer...
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Nancy Thorup
- Apr 3
- 5 min
Your Child Is Not Giving You a Hard Time. Your Child Is Having a Hard Time.
When your child ignores, disregards, or otherwise disobeys you, punishment is an understandable consequence. It’s also not always...
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Nancy Thorup
- Feb 2
- 2 min
3 ways to give directions to help kids with ADHD
Kids with ADHD can have a tough time following directions. Trouble with focus can make it hard to listen. Or directions may be too long...
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Nancy Thorup
- Jan 4
- 4 min
Kids are struggling, but special education isn’t always the answer
Parents’ dilemma: Emotional struggles could be the sign of a disability that will impair their learning — or something more temporary....
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Nancy Thorup
- Aug 29, 2022
- 5 min
How to Combat Childhood Bullying for Wearing Glasses
Your child may need to wear glasses to see and read better if they have vision problems such as shortsightedness or farsightedness. It...
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Nancy Thorup
- Apr 26, 2022
- 3 min
Raising Resilient Children
In these modern times our children are being faced with multiple challenges from COVID, war, technology screen time and unforeseen...
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Nancy Thorup
- Jan 26, 2022
- 1 min
What Can Parents Do To Help Their Children Succeed in School?
Parents want to advocate for the best interests of their children. This includes their education. Today, children are under more stress...
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Nancy Thorup
- Jan 19, 2022
- 1 min
Digitally Appropriate Behavior and Safety: The Importance for Children
Children spend more time in front of screens than ever before. It is virtually a requirement for children to have internet access to make...
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