Tell me if this sounds familiar; you pick up your beloved children from school. You're interested and excited! You want to how their day went. You're all set with some basic questions to ask kids about their day... and you're met with either shrugs or a half-hearted "fine". FINE? That's all the information I get? Seriously!? Her.... Read More
Many parents have heard of a 504 school plan but they may be unsure of what they are or how they can help a child succeed in school. We’re here to help clear up the confusion! At a high level, a 504 school plan identifies accommodations a child with a disability needs to fully participate in the classroom. A 504 plan is different from an IEP p.... Read More
Does your child struggle with reading? Maybe they say they "hate to read", or they try to avoid reading whenever they can. Does your child have difficulty with spelling and/or writing? Is it hard for them to follow a story or share the details of what they just read? The above are just a few of the signs of dyslexia in children. If any of this .... Read More
Emotional intelligence, or emotional quotient (EQ), is a person’s ability to identify, evaluate, control, and express their emotions. Why is raising an emotionally intelligent child so important? Because building EQ now can set your child up to communicate more effectively, negotiate better, develop stronger relationships and (potentially) ea.... Read More
When you hear the word “intelligence” you might think in terms of academics and IQ...but that is only one form of intelligence. It may surprise you to learn that many psychologists believe that a child’s emotional intelligence (or EQ) might be more important than IQ in terms of overall well-being and happiness. EQ also affects a child's cap.... Read More