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Social Skills Groups For Kids With Special Needs
About a year into my child’s social skills group, me and few other parents began to talk. There were five kids in our group. When the kids are in a session, the parents wait in the lobby. This particular facility allows the parents to leave during this time. Sometimes we go shopping or for a walk. Often, we stay. We read or write on a laptop (that would be me) or we talk. This one time we began discussing how valuable we all felt these social skills groups were for our children. And, we came up with an idea: To ask our case workers for a second group.
How to Help Kids Concentrate Better
Many parents find themselves struggling to get their kids to concentrate, especially when it comes to schoolwork. Even if your child doesn’t have ADHD, she may experience difficulty concentrating from time to time. Poor concentration often affects a child’s grades and performance at school. Helping your child learn to focus and eliminate distractions in her environment gives her an advantage in the classroom. The strategies that work for one child might not help another. Try several different ways to help your child improve her concentration.
Five Best Practices for School Success
“You don’t have to make it perfect, but you can make it great.” – Alessio, my 5-year old son, advising his frustrated little sister on why her squiggly lines are okay in her first attempts at writing the alphabet
It’s back-to-school time again. In families across America the homework showdowns have already begun. Parents struggle with homework almost as much as kids do. After a full day at school, it’s hard to get …
My New Realization About Food Privilege This Thanksgiving
As we approach Thanksgiving, we’re all reminded that this time of year is all about feasting. Families, friends, and communities all join together to EAT. I’m also reminded of all the good I see in my community around food insecurity during this season. My girls’ hockey league is passionate about empowering their players to learn…
Top Father’s Day Gift Ideas
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