So, summer’s coming. Which means 1) your kids are about to forget how to read, and 2) your school is probably sending home a reading log that will disappear faster than a popsicle in July. I got you.

Many parents and caregivers struggle to manage aggressive behavior in children. These are the situations that can deteriorate quickly, particularly in schools with zero-tolerance policies around ...

I’m so glad you clicked! I am so tired of seeing summer bucket lists like “take the kids to Singapore” or “Climb Mt. Kilimanjaro.” Hey, good for you, if that’s your thing. I don’t think for my kids, ...

Ah summer. I’m already daydreaming about it. But, as any teacher will tell you–students lose traction and knowledge from the time off during the summer. It can take several weeks in the fall to get ...

Looking for a fun Thanksgiving craft that kids can wear? This collection of printable Thanksgiving hats includes six festive designs, including a printable turkey hat, pilgrim hat, pumpkin hat, and ...

“Life skills classroom” is one of those special education terms that means very different things depending on the district, the program, and the child sitting at the IEP table. And that’s part of what ...

Hate is not a part of patriotism. You can love your country without hating others. Working the elections, working the polls, campaigning, contacting my legislators…those are things that are patriotic.

In the months after we received Kevin’s genetic diagnosis, I cried for days, and lost 30 lbs in a few months. I’m going to say something that gets parents absolutely destroyed online: It is okay to ...

I got two inquiries recently that are very similar. Both parents asked for something on their child’s IEP and were told, “We don’t do that here. It happens often. Can a school say that? Can they deny ...

When your child struggles with ADHD, dyslexia, dysgraphia, or executive functioning, the simple act of taking notes in class can become overwhelming. However, note-taking is an essential academic ...

As an advocate, I’m always on the lookout for innovative ways to help my clients. That includes being collaborative with IEP teams and bringing ideas to the table. That’s why I’m excited to share with ...

Advocating for your child shouldn’t feel like you’re drowning in a sea of confusing charts and numbers. Yet, for so many parents, the IEP progress monitoring reports they receive feel overwhelming.