If you have a 4 or 5 year old, you may be wondering if they have the skills needed to start kindergarten — especially if they have a birthday close to their school district’s age cut-off date. While most children begin school by age 5, some parents feel like their...
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Holiday Gift Guide
We’ve all been there… Grandparents or Aunts and Uncles ask what the kids want and you just can’t come up with anything! We are here to help! As a group of parents, educators, and therapists, we created a list of our top gift ideas for children 2-8...
Why Kids Need Our Empathy, Not Our Criticism
In my experiences talking with parents, through both my job and my social circles, it seems there is an increasing understanding of the many challenges children face and arrive with every day at school. This is something educators see frequently, as...
5 Ways to Deal With a Shy Child
When you’re at home your child is a non-stop chatterbox. But, as soon as you get out in public, he or she hides behind you and doesn’t say a peep. Sound familiar? Outsiders may think your child is being anti-social, when in reality that’s not the...
When Problems Arise: Talking to Your Child’s Teacher
When you receive a message from your child’s teacher suggesting that you come in for a meeting, you may feel a little panicked. Learning that your child is experiencing difficulties, whether they’re behavior or academic, is certainly disheartening....