Last week’s Time magazine had an essay that nearly moved me to tears. In my mind’s eye, I could see not only the hundreds of teens I’ve tested and worked […] Read more »
Making School Work For Your Child
Making School Work is for parents whose children struggle to work up to their potential in school because of learning issues, problems with attention or development, or social/emotional concerns. It offers useful information and “helpful hints” drawn from my experience evaluating children and working with parents for over 30 years. It will focus on giving parents tools so they can help their children succeed, in school and in life.
Please post your comments, and ask questions. It’s what teachers tell your children—put your hand up and ask, because there are probably other parents with the same questions!
Many parents know that their child has problems with organization. Some days, it probably feels as though some really bad magic spells have been worked in your household, resulting in […] Read more »
All of us, parents and children and professionals alike, are trying to cope with the demands of the springtime academic marathon. Standardized testing, end of year evaluations, research projects, final […] Read more »
So, by now your children are dealing with their own version of March Madness, also known as Standardized Testing (which will be followed, in many cases, by May Madness). You […] Read more »
It’s that time of year again. It’s spring, and things are growing—including the stresses on you and your child. Teachers are increasing the amount of new material they present, trying […] Read more »
Most of us know when we’re coming down with a cold—we recognize the symptoms. If I’m getting lost (happens to me all the time!), I get this “uh-oh” feeling in […] Read more »
The easy part of the year is over. We’ve finally reached the 100-day mark, a little late because of the snow days. That puts us past the halfway mark, and […] Read more »
By now, your children have been in school for a few weeks, and the “new and fun” aspect may be wearing off. Pretty soon, the work is going to increase- […] Read more »
Welcome to September, 2014. You’ve probably already bought your children some new supplies for school. Have you ever thought about what you need for yourself, so you’re prepared for the […] Read more »
