3 ways to give directions to help kids with ADHD
Kids with ADHD can have a tough time following directions. Trouble with focus can make it hard to listen. Or directions may be too long...
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Nancy Thorup
Jan 4, 20234 min read
Kids are struggling, but special education isn’t always the answer
Parents’ dilemma: Emotional struggles could be the sign of a disability that will impair their learning — or something more temporary....
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Nancy Thorup
Aug 29, 20225 min read
How to Combat Childhood Bullying for Wearing Glasses
Your child may need to wear glasses to see and read better if they have vision problems such as shortsightedness or farsightedness. It...
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Nancy Thorup
Apr 26, 20223 min read
Raising Resilient Children
In these modern times our children are being faced with multiple challenges from COVID, war, technology screen time and unforeseen...
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Nancy Thorup
Jan 26, 20221 min read
What Can Parents Do To Help Their Children Succeed in School?
Parents want to advocate for the best interests of their children. This includes their education. Today, children are under more stress...
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Nancy Thorup
Jan 19, 20221 min read
Digitally Appropriate Behavior and Safety: The Importance for Children
Children spend more time in front of screens than ever before. It is virtually a requirement for children to have internet access to make...
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Nancy Thorup
Jan 12, 20221 min read
Sending a Message To My Teenage Self About Nonverbal Learning Disabilities
People grow and develop quickly. If you could look back at your teenage self, what would you have to say? Knowing what you know now,...
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Nancy Thorup
Jan 5, 20221 min read
Accommodations in the Classroom: Those with Nonverbal Learning Disabilities
Nonverbal learning disabilities, usually shortened to NVLD, are a common concern among teachers, parents, and students. Some caregivers...
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Nancy Thorup
Dec 29, 20211 min read
Nonverbal Learning Disabilities: What Are They?
There are situations where convictions are overturned, and nobody should ever be wrongfully imprisoned. Recently, an article was featured...
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Nancy Thorup
Dec 2, 20211 min read
Why Does Your Child Behave at School and Melt Down at Home?
Are you frustrated because your child has a meltdown right when he or she comes back from school? Are you having a difficult time...
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Nancy Thorup
Nov 17, 20211 min read
How To Find Reliable Emotional Support for Your Child at School
A lot of people believe that children only require emotional support at school if they are getting bullied; however, there are a number...
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Nancy Thorup
Nov 11, 20212 min read
What Does it Mean if Your Child Is Angry?
Do you feel like your child has an anger problem? If so, it is important to figure out why he or she is angry. Remember that children...
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Nancy Thorup
Nov 2, 20211 min read
Can a Weighted Blanket Help Children Who Suffer from ADHD?
ADHD is a common issue in children. It can cause them to have a difficult time sitting still, and it may cause them to look like they are...
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Nancy Thorup
Oct 26, 20211 min read
The Top Myths of Social-Emotional Learning
During the past two years, a lot of attention has been paid to the importance of social-emotional learning. It is important for children...
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Nancy Thorup
Oct 20, 20211 min read
Math and Dyslexia: Helping Kids with Learning Challenges
Dyslexia impacts a lot of people in the United States population. Numerous celebrities have struggled with dyslexia and have gone on to...
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Nancy Thorup
Oct 14, 20211 min read
Is There a Difference in ADHD in Girls versus Boys?
ADHD is one of the most common behavioral disorders diagnosed in children. Even though ADHD is equally as common in girls and boys, there...
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Nancy Thorup
Sep 29, 20211 min read
Graphic Novels Can Help Kids With Reading: The Top Reasons
There are a lot of children who have trouble reading. If your child has trouble reading, there is a good chance they are not interested...
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Nancy Thorup
Sep 21, 20211 min read
Why Do Some Kids Talk Continuously?
Do you feel like your child has a tendency to talk without stopping? It may seem like your child continues to talk without ever taking a...
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Nancy Thorup
Sep 15, 20211 min read
Exploring the 3 Areas of Executive Function
Your child is going to develop quickly. One of the main areas of development has to do with executive function. Executive function refers...
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Nancy Thorup
Sep 10, 20211 min read
The Relationship Between Learning Differences and Anxiety
There are lots of people who develop anxiety throughout the course of their lives. This includes children. Individuals who learn and...
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