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Parenting a Child With ADHD? The Secret to No-Shout, No-Tears Discipline
Spanking and yelling don’t help kids with ADHD learn better behavior — in fact, harsh punishment can lead them to act out more in the future. Try these calm, collected ways to deal with discipline instead. As challenging as it Read more >>
Parents of Suicidal Teens Say They Feel Alone. Here Are Resources to Help.
When I wrote about my son’s depression and suicidal ideation, I was afraid to read the comments. I expected the Internet to tell me what I still feared deep down: it was all my fault. Read more >>
Teaching Kids to Respect Diversity: Here’s What to Know
As our society becomes more diverse, children are increasingly exposed to people from different backgrounds and cultures. It is only natural that young children wonder about those who are different from them in some way, so it’s important to teach Read more >>
10 Ways to Reduce Rigidness, Decrease Anxiety, Increase Flexibility, and Have More Fun
Adults and children must find a balance between structure and spontaneity. Structure allows for a framework, choices, and some flexibility, but rigidity means you follow the rules — or else. How do you find balance? The best thing is to Read more >>
Did the Pandemic Contribute to a Speech Delay in Your Child?
As kids hit toddlerhood, making sure they’re on track with major development milestones such as talking can sometimes be difficult to judge. But when kids hit toddlerhood during a pandemic, it can be much harder. Learn how to spot a Read more >>
How to Use TikTok to Engage Students in Learning
TikTok in the classroom need not be a distraction that is banned but, rather, it can be a useful tool in helping teachers reach and engage with students on a deeper and more meaningful level. Read more >>
Is Your Teen Vaping? Why ADHD Brains Get Addicted & How to Quit
Most parents are keenly aware of the dangers of vaping. After decades of decline in teen smoking, nicotine is again finding its way to teens and young adults. Among youth, a primary appeal of e-cigarettes, like Juuls, is the fact Read more >>
Suicidal Thoughts in 9- and 10-Year-Olds Correlate to Family Dynamics, Study Found
Death by suicide in children has reached a 30-year high in the United States. During middle and high school, 10% to 15% of kids have thoughts of suicide, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Read more >>
Lonely, Burned Out, and Depressed: The State of Millennials’ Mental Health Entering the 2020s
Business Insider took a look at the mental-health state of millennials (defined by the Pew Research Center as the cohort turning ages 23 to 38 in 2019). The forecast for millennials’ mental health in 2020 doesn’t look pretty — depression Read more >>
Autism Spectrum Disorder Checklist: A Tool for Parents and Teachers [downloadable]
Traditional autism checklists focus on broad areas of strengths and needs. This checklist is a tool to help teachers and parents to pinpoint clear, precise goals and accommodations for IEPs, 504s, and general understanding. Read more >>
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2280 Kenwood Avenue, San Jose, CA 95128
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