Image credit: www.developingchild.harvard.edu Executive function is a crucial part of learning during early childhood that equips us to...

Image credit: www.Understood.org We have proven that kids have different phases in achieving a milestone in their lives, such as reading....

Homework can be demanding, and many teachers require students to do assignments that are multi-faceted and require several steps. If a...

In today’s world bullying is very real and the negative effects of exclusion are devastating for tweens and teens. For a parent there is...

Image credit: www.Understood.org Have you ever wondered what your child’s teacher would tell you if they were allowed to speak freely?...

Image credit: www.Understood.org Could it be math anxiety? One worried parent writes in on Understood.org and Dr. Daniel Ansari weighs in...

Parents, You may want to read this great email from the Olympus Jr. High principal about Proficiency Based Grading. It’s well worth your...

Image credit: www.Understood.org Parent/Teacher conferences are a terrific way to gauge how your child is doing in school. This time with...

Image credit: www.Understood.org Homework anxiety can cripple a child’s productivity and increase overall anxiety. Our friends at...

Image credit: www.Understood.org Understanding your child is a key part in helping them grow and achieve new skills. One of the many ways...

Image credit: www.Understood.org When kids have ADHD, managing screen time can be an uphill battle. Our friends at Understood.org have...

Image credit: www.Understood.org Everyone has their own learning curve and phases. Allow children the time they need to process, feel...

Image credit: www.Understood.org Fine and gross motor skills are something you may think of only being geared for a small child. However,...

Image credit: www.Understood.org Kids can utilize online video gaming as a key way to interact and create friendship circles otherwise...

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...

In many situations a learning challenge is not immediately observable because there’s no outward signs; many students with deficits are...

Teachers and parents see an increase in anxiety for many students when they’re required to take exams. Test anxiety can inhibit memory...

Image credit:www.Understood.org School can be physically and mentally draining for lots of kids, and most don’t have the coping skills to...

Your child may have access to Facebook, SnapChat, Instagram or other options you may not have heard of. Monitoring your child’s social...

Image credits: www.Understood.org Kids get tired and stressed too. Many parents may notice a stomachache pattern among their kids when...