What is a 504 plan?
Everyone deserves to be understood What is a 504 plan? 504 plans are formal plans that schools develop to give kids with disabilities the...
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Nancy Thorup
May 293 min read
All about SLDs, IEPs, and IDEA
It’s crucial to acknowledge the unique challenges faced by students with Specific Learning Disabilities (SLDs). These challenges can...
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Kayla Thompson
Dec 6, 20232 min read
7 questions to ask your child about how school is going
It can be tough to get kids to talk about their day at school. But when they don’t share any information, it’s hard to know how things...
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Kayla Thompson
Nov 20, 20234 min read
School refusal: How to help kids cope
When kids flat-out refuse to go to school, it can be stressful for parents and teachers alike. You may wonder: Why are they acting out...
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Nancy Thorup
Nov 6, 20234 min read
IEP and special education terms
When it comes to special education, you may run into terms and jargon that you’re not familiar with. Here are key IEP and special...
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Nancy Thorup
Oct 30, 20231 min read
Why some kids get stomachaches before school
Some kids rarely get stomachaches. For others, it’s a common occurrence — especially on school days. They often wake up with pain that’s...
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Kayla Thompson
Sep 18, 20233 min read
ADHD medication shortages: 8 ways to cope
Millions of people with ADHD have faced chaos and panic because of ADHD medication shortages. They’ve had to scramble to find ways to...
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Kayla Thompson
Sep 12, 20236 min read
What Makes Us Human?
What makes us human? A simple answer from a genetic perspective is our 23 pairs of chromosomes containing countless genes. However, as...
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Kayla Thompson
Aug 29, 20233 min read
8 ways to make school morning routines easier
No one likes rushing around in the morning. And for families with kids who learn and think differently, the dash from morning wake-up to...
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Kayla Thompson
Aug 14, 20234 min read
Printable back-to-school downloads
Going back to school and adjusting to new routines can be tricky for kids who learn and think differently — and for you. But having the...
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Kayla Thompson
Aug 1, 20233 min read
Independent Thinkers: How Children Find Their Identity by Challenging Our Authority
Parenthood is not only a journey of nurturing and guiding our children, preparing them for adult life but also a path on which our...
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Nancy Thorup
Jul 11, 20232 min read
5 ways teens with ADHD take risks — and why
At a glance Teens with ADHD are more likely to engage in risky behaviors than other teens. ADHD symptoms like impulsivity and trouble...
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Kayla Thompson
Jun 26, 20233 min read
How to work on your child’s IEP goals over the summer
Some kids get extended school year services built into their IEPs. But many don’t. If your child's IEP doesn't cover summer and your...
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Kayla Thompson
Jun 16, 20237 min read
How to Help Kids Express Their Feelings At Every Age
Where—and when?—do you start? Whether they’re flopping onto the floor in protest, defiantly slamming their bedroom door, or giving you...
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Kayla Thompson
May 31, 20233 min read
6 self-advocacy sentence starters for grade-schoolers with ADHD
Grade-schoolers don’t always have the words to explain what they need or to ask for help. But being able to self-advocate is especially...
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Kayla Thompson
May 24, 20233 min read
8 tips for talking to your child’s teacher about dyslexia
Talking to your child’s teacher about dyslexia is important. It’s the best way for the teacher to understand your child’s challenges,...
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Kayla Thompson
May 15, 20233 min read
9 reasons kids don’t finish their reading homework
Reading is often part of daily homework. But what if your child has trouble finishing reading assignments? It might be a sign of reading...
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Nancy Thorup
Apr 28, 20238 min read
'Too Much to learn': Schools race to catch up kids' reading
ATLANTA (AP) — Michael Crowder stands nervously at the front of his third grade classroom, his mustard-yellow polo shirt buttoned to the...
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Nancy Thorup
Apr 12, 20233 min read
I’m Giving Permission for My Teens to Stay in Their Childhood for One More Summer
Dear world: She’s not yours yet. This adult-sized human is not yours for the taking. Sure, she has a part-time job, and she’ll volunteer...
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Nancy Thorup
Apr 3, 20235 min read
Your Child Is Not Giving You a Hard Time. Your Child Is Having a Hard Time.
When your child ignores, disregards, or otherwise disobeys you, punishment is an understandable consequence. It’s also not always...
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