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Supporting Siblings in Special Needs Families
According to the Sibling Support Project, there are more than six million Americans with special physical, developmental or mental health issues. And most of them have typically developing siblings. When one or more children in the family have special needs they...
Parents of Distraction
If someone asked if you were a distracted parent, how would you respond? Always responsive? Usually distracted? Somewhere in between? Many parents feel just their presence makes them attentive parents. However, if they have their faces buried in their smartphone, or...
Parenting a Child With OCD
Most children have fears and concerns that sometimes translate into anxiety. However, kids with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) can’t get their worries out of their heads no matter how hard they try. And, they will try very hard while exhibiting unusual and...
The Difference Between School Accommodations and Modifications
Many people use the terms “school accommodations” and “school modifications” interchangeably. While there are similarities, they are not quite the same. Accommodations help students level the playing field by making adjustments to how they learn. On the other hand,...
Calming Back To School Fears
Most children of all ages experience “butterflies in the belly” as the first day of school approaches for a variety of reasons. Some kids look forward to routine and structure, seeing their friends, and getting involved in activities. However, many children experience...
