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Can I Refuse Special Education?
What should a parent know? If your child has been referred for Special Education, you may have concerns about why your child needs this, and what will these services actually provide. It is common for parents to be hesitant about Special Education, and they...
Do You Appreciate Your Child’s Strengths?
Child's strengths How well do you know your child? Do you appreciate your child's strengths? All kids have strengths and preferred ways of feeling loved. Knowing your child’s strengths will benefit you and your child. It will also help build your child’s...
Do You Feel Like A Parenting Failure?
parenting failure? Many of us feel like a parenting failure every once in a while. Is that you? Parenting is a lifelong process that comes with no job description. Parenting skills are often unappreciated by our children and by our partners. Are you overwhelmed with...
3 Daily Activities to Boost Summer Learning for Preteens
By Lisa Edwards, M.Ed., Parent Coach Are you concerned about learning loss or the summer slide? Do you want to make sure that your kids continue learning and stay engaged in the summer? These 3 activities boost summer learning for preteens and can be done...
Tips To Teaching Empathy
How to teach empathy Teaching empathy is important. But what is it? What does it look like? Why is it important? Empathy is the ability to notice and recognize the emotions of others. It is an active attempt to understand another person’s emotions. Empathy is an...
Unique Teacher Appreciation Gifts
by Lisa Reichelt, M.Ed. Parent Coach Teacher Appreciation Week is coming soon and I bet you are looking to find unique Teacher Appreciation gifts for your children’s teachers. As a mom and former classroom teacher, I’ve given and received a multitude of Teacher...
5 Extremely Easy Healthy Snacks For Kids
By Lisa Edwards, M.Ed., Parent Coach Are you looking for some healthy after school snacks? Do you want something easy that kids of all ages will love? Then look no further! Here are 5 extremely easy healthy snacks for kids to enjoy after school or...
How To Use Brain Breaks to Calm Kids
Help Kids Focus and Regulate. Brain Breaks work for children! Do you know how to use Brain Breaks to calm kids? When children are given Brain Breaks they learn to regulate their bodies and mind. Knowing how and when to take a Brain Break is a lifelong skill that...
5 Ways to Combat Homework Angst
by Lisa Reichelt, M.Ed. Parent Coach Does your child experience homework angst? You know, the refusal, avoidance and uncooperative attitude that happens when homework is overwhelming. Read on to find 5 ways to combat homework angst. Once upon a time there was a...
A Book Review: 21st Century Parenting
21st Century Parenting provides strategies and tips in supporting parents. Topics include: school, communication, child development, bully proofing your child.