High School sophomore Roman Scott may look like a typical 15-year-old — but every day, he lives with a condition that affects how he experiences the world. At age 3, Roman was diagnosed with autism, a disorder that affects one in 54 children in the U.S., according to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. When […]
If you’re like many parents, you may have initially responded to the COVID-19 crisis with not only anxiety and dread, but also a great deal of resolve — vowing to “step up to the plate” and “tackle this challenge head on.” Unfortunately, parenting during the COVID-19 crisis is a perfect storm to fuel parent burnout. […]
By Dr. Raymond J. Huntington Parents, as you know, today’s generation of students has grown up with technology. It isn’t an add-on, or something they think about separately, but rather, it’s integrated into everything they do in and outside of school. Technology certainly offers many advantages to students of all ages, but does it lead […]
Posted in:
Run out of reading material for your little ones during the pandemic? Here are some popular selections to add to your library: “I’VE LOVED YOU SINCE FOREVER” “Today” Show anchor Hoda Kotb created this book in tribute to her adopted daughter, Haley Joy, and as a testament to the unbreakable bond between parent and child. […]
For some students, school doesn’t come easy. Some struggle with broad learning difficulties while others lack important skills, making it challenging for them to achieve grade-level expectations and get good grades. Here are a few common types of learning troubles and ways to address them at home: ATTENTION DEFICIT HYPERACTIVITY DISORDER (ADHD) There are different […]
Posted in:
Suddenly, most of us found ourselves confined at home with lots of free time on our hands — and after a while, even a Netflix binge loses its appeal. So how do you entertain yourself indoors during a lockdown order? Families are re-discovering the joy of some friendly competition mixed with nostalgia. Board games are […]
Posted in:
Any parent knows that while the internet is a wonderful tool, it also is fraught with danger. The same technology that keeps us connected to friends and family can be an avenue for predators to gain access to children, who too often don’t realize the risks. A 2019 internet usage study, conducted by the Center […]
