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How to Talk to Your Kids About the Situation in Ukraine
written by Liza Bennigson, Associate Director of Marketing and Communications Last night, my daughter snuck upstairs to say (another) goodnight as I was curled up on the couch, watching the news. While I did manage to quickly hide my secret Read more >>
The Teen Brain: What Are They Thinking?
Our brains develop from the back to the front. The prefrontal cortex — important for impulse control, managing emotions, planning, organization and finishing tasks — is the last to develop, and is not fully mature until our mid-twenties. How does Read more >>
How to Talk to Kids About Gender
Discussing gender can help kids feel more confident in themselves and supported by their parents and caregivers, says Dr. Christy Olezeski, director of Yale’s pediatric gender program, which helps people ages three to 25 who are grappling with questions about Read more >>
Why Parents Shouldn’t Use Food as Reward or Punishment
Using food as a reward or as a punishment can undermine the healthy eating habits that you’re trying to teach your children. Giving sweets, chips, or soda as a reward often leads to children overeating foods that are high in Read more >>
Autistic Girls’ Use of Language May Mask Social Difficulties
A study on autism’s gender differences, published in the journal Molecular Autism, focused on the language that autistic girls and boys used during semi-structured interviews by exploring social word use. When comparing autistic girls and boys between the ages of Read more >>
Assessment 101: An Inside Look at Evaluations
We receive lots of questions from parents about evaluations: Does my child need one? Or should we just start treatment? An evaluation by a psychologist or a multidisciplinary team can be a valuable tool in understanding your child’s strengths and Read more >>
War, Crisis, Tragedy: How to Talk With Kids When the News is Scary
Hear what child development experts have to say about what parents, teachers and other caregivers can do to help prepare and protect kids from all the scary news out there, whether it’s fighting overseas, a school shooting, devastating wildfire or Read more >>
5 Ways to Cope With the Stressful News Cycle
Even after weeks of bracing for an attack amid speculation, global tensions and diplomatic attempts to stave off invasion in the Ukraine — the reality of conflict is always a shock to the system. Perhaps among the first batch on Read more >>
Understanding Your Child’s Psychoeducational Evaluation Report
Has your child has been formally assessed for learning disabilities and or ADHD, by either a psychoeducational or neuropsychological evaluation? If so, understanding the report is critical to your ability to become the best advocate for their needs. Read more >>
The School Evaluation Process: How to Get Formal Assessments and Appropriate Services
Is your child eligible for a school evaluation for ADHD or a learning disability? If they are struggling with learning, behavior, or academic skills, the answer is probably “yes.” Understand how to get your child a meaningful evaluation and the Read more >>
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