Short Stories About Families
Read the rest of the short storiesTackling Challenging Academics by Having Fun
A story for parents to keep in mind when helping their child with difficult homework and/or seeking support for their struggling student. As a reading specialist I periodically help children with academic challenges at Parents … Continue reading HERE »Oatmeal? Helping an Upset Child
A story about my daughter, Elizabeth, who had just recovered from a broken arm and several other medical interventions in the period right before this incident. One morning my four year old daughter got very … Continue reading HERE »Picking Your Battles – Two Stories
Both stories are about families who were repeating a fight without much resolution. They decided to let the cause of friction go for a while to reduce overall tension and focus on different ways to … Continue reading HERE »
Playground Interviews
Read the rest of the playground interviewsManaging Winter
This month I asked parents about how they manage to keep things going smoothly in the cold, dark months of winter. Here is what they said: It’s tough!! We travel places even if they are … Continue reading HERE »
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