Our current grading system can be a way for kids to prove themselves, win college scholarships, or gain admission to highly selective colleges. It also can turn into a game that encourages comparison to fictional “averages.” Some say the whole Read more >>
How to Help Kids Persevere at Hard or Boring Tasks
Maryam Abdullah, Parenting Program Director at the Greater Good Science Center at UC Berkeley, shares a simple way to boost kids’ motivation. Read more >>
I Just Learned My Child Has Dyslexia…Now What? – Voices of Compassion Podcast
A dyslexia diagnosis can be bittersweet: in some ways, it might help explain your child’s struggles in school and their anxieties about falling behind. But finding the right supports for your child is daunting, and you can’t help but worry Read more >>
10 Signs of Dyslexia in Children That Parents Should Look Out For
These are the 10 signs to look out for if you suspect dyslexia in your child, according to experts. Read more >>
Behavior Strategies – What You Need to Know – Voices of Compassion Podcast
Whether your child just doesn’t want to go to bed at night, or is defiant to anything and everything, Dr. Jody Miller, Head of Esther B. Clark Schools at CHC and Board Certified Behavior Analyst, has seen it all. In Read more >>
ABC’s of Behavior Management at Home
Kids’ difficult behavior can be a huge challenge for parents. But by using techniques from behavioral therapy, parents can change the way kids react to the things that set them off. Read more >>
Reduce Challenging Behavior in Young Children [downloadable]
The Backpack Connection Series is a collection of tip sheets created to provide a way for teachers and parents/caregivers to work together to help young children develop social emotional skills and reduce challenging behavior. Read more >>
Raising a Son with ADHD: One Mother’s Journey
CHC staff member Lauren Sims recounts her experience with raising a son who has ADHD—the challenges and the rewards—and offers advice for parents who may be just beginning their ADHD journey. Read more >>
Why Asian American Kids Are Under-Diagnosed When It Comes to Learning Disabilities
Up to 20 percent of public school students are served under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, but only 7 percent of Asian Americans are, the lowest of any group. Read more >>
Learning how to cope with adversity is an important part of healthy child development. When we are threatened, our bodies prepare us to respond by increasing our heart rate, blood pressure, and stress hormones, such as cortisol. When a young Read more >>
