Your Child’s Counting Difficulty
Counting can seem so basic that we can often forget how many critical skills go into counting. It may be difficult or frustrating to...
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Nancy Thorup
Jun 3, 20201 min
Have You Heard Of Number Sense?
Have you heard others speak about number sense, especially in dealing with math? What exactly does it mean? Number sense is a skill set...
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Nancy Thorup
May 22, 20201 min
What Is Digital Citizenship And Why Should You Care?
In school your children get marks for citizenship which include how they treat others, showing up for school, how they treat the teacher,...
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Nancy Thorup
May 8, 20201 min
FAQs About IEPs And Special Education During School Closures
Concerned about schools being closed and your child’s IEP or special education requirements? Our friends at Understood.org have an...
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Nancy Thorup
Apr 22, 20201 min
Signs of ADHD For Each Age Group of Children
Symptoms of ADHD can be confusing as all kids exhibit some signs, symptoms can cross over from age to age and children can develop more...
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Nancy Thorup
Apr 13, 20201 min
Do You Feel Your Child Is Daydreaming Too Much In Class?
Kids daydream for a variety of reasons at school. They may be bored, or already know the material being taught, or perhaps they are...
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Nancy Thorup
Mar 18, 20201 min
Coronavirus: Preparing Your Family During Uncertain Times
Coronavirus is affecting everyone in the world in some capacity. The pandemic is causing much fear, closure of schools, and the...
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Nancy Thorup
Feb 4, 20201 min
Awareness of ADHD and Your Child
Image credit: Understood.org ADHD is a common diagnosis among children, teens and adults. Understanding the signs and symptoms,...
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Nancy Thorup
Jan 24, 20201 min
Is It Time To Talk With Your Child’s Teacher?
Image credit: www. Understood.org It can be difficult to gauge when to have a conversation with your child’s teacher. As a parent, you...
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Nancy Thorup
Dec 20, 20192 min
Building Blocks Testimonials
As a School Psychologist and parent of four children I found Building Blocks to be informative and provide helpful, applicable...
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Nancy Thorup
Dec 13, 20191 min
Are There Effective Alternatives To Medication For ADHD?
Image credit: www.samgoldstein.com Jump on to the internet and you can find a barrage of alternatives to medication for ADHD. Everything...
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Nancy Thorup
Dec 10, 20191 min
Experience Your Child’s Learning Issues
As parents we want to understand our children. When your child has a learning issue, you can read and research to help your...
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Nancy Thorup
Nov 14, 20191 min
Preschoolers and Self Control
Image credit: Understood.org Young kids can be impulsive and act a little out of control. Is it just age related or is it more out of the...
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Nancy Thorup
Nov 8, 20192 min
Building Blocks Will Be Available Soon!
Raising a child with ADHD, a learning disorder, anxiety, or low self-esteem can be extremely difficult. Too often, parents don’t know...
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Nancy Thorup
Nov 1, 20191 min
ADHD and Oversharing: Why Kids Say Too Much
Do your kids overshare or blurt out private information? They may have an executive function deficit. This article will help you talk to...
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Nancy Thorup
Oct 24, 20191 min
Create A Good Rapport With Your Child’s Teacher
Have you ever wondered the best way to create a rapport with your child’s teacher? There are 8 key ideas you can try with your child’s...
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Nancy Thorup
Oct 8, 20191 min
Executive Function: Skills for Life and Learning Video
Image credit: www.developingchild.harvard.edu Executive function is a crucial part of learning during early childhood that equips us to...
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Nancy Thorup
Sep 10, 20191 min
Key Points Of Multiple Player Online Video Games and Social Skill Challenges Children
Image credit: www.Understood.org Kids can utilize online video gaming as a key way to interact and create friendship circles otherwise...
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Nancy Thorup
Sep 8, 20194 min
Test Stress and Anxiety
Anxiety affects students in and out of the classroom and it’s more than just “day to day worries.” Children who experience anxiety aren’t...
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Nancy Thorup
Aug 12, 20191 min
Reasons Your Child May Not Accept Accommodations
Image credit: www.Understood.org You have advocated on behalf of your child to receive accommodations for them. #accomodationsparentingtips
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