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With so much uncertainty surrounding education and special education right now, I wanted to send out an extra newsletter this week to help keep us informed.
Special education law—or any law—is not my area of expertise, so I’m sharing information from a reputable source. I’ll incl...
A study by Groves et al. (PMCID: PMC7318097) examined how working memory is linked to ADHD symptoms, emotional control, and social interactions. The findings suggest that when children with ADHD struggle with working memory, they:
đź“ŚHave difficulty managing frustration and emotional reactions.
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Recognizing and Managing Social Energy
"I have found over the years that being aware of your own social battery can actually help extend it. The more we understand and manage our energy levels, the more capacity we have to engage meaningfully with those around us."
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Helping Your Child Learn Through Social Mishaps
Social missteps are a natural part of learning—whether it’s interrupting, ignoring others, saying an offensive joke, or misreading a situation. Instead of them seeing these moments as failures, we can help our children turn them into opportunities ...
Understanding the two social & emotional styles
Have you ever felt like...Â
đź“ŚThe more you try to get your child to talk, the quieter they become? AND the quieter they get, even louder you become?Â
đź“ŚYou freeze up and you can't think of your good parenting tools when your child is being loud or ph...
Has your child or teen ever said:"They were my best friends yesterday, but today they don’t want to hang out with me!""I thought we were friends, but they ignored me at lunch!""I want to be best friends with them, but they don’t seem as excited as I am."
"I'm so confused!"
IF YES, you/they are no...
When emotions run high, even the simplest conversations with your child can feel overwhelming. Whether it’s about a conflict at school or managing big feelings at home, navigating these moments calmly can be tough.
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When children or teens are emotionally dysregulated, parents often struggle to find the “right” way to connect and calm the storm. One incredibly effective communication technique to bridge the gap is mirroring—a method wid...
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Happy New Year Everyone!
What is Emotional Resilience?
Emotional resilience is the ability to recognize, understand, and manage emotions, even when faced with life's challenges. Children who are emotionally resilient tend to...
Gamify Social and Emotional Learning and Have Fun with Your Kids. (link below)
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Winter break is fast approaching, and with it comes the chance to bond, reflect, and grow as a family. To make this time even more fun, I’ve created two Bingo cards focused on building essential skills: Emotions a...
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1) Am "I" the System?
2) If I’m not present, does the system support my child in completing this task, or does it rely on me being there?
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Every parent wants their child to develop independence, but without realizing it, some "systems" we set up at home may increase dependence instead. When pa...
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The holidays bring opportunities to connect with family and create special memories, but they can also be overwhelming for kids and parents. Here are three strategies with examples to help your family navigate the holidays.Â
Focus on the basics:a) In preparation: What can you do to maintain bas...
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