What to Do (and Not Do) When Children Are Anxious
When children are chronically anxious, even the most well-meaning parents can fall into a negative cycle and, not wanting a child to suffer, actually exacerbate the youngster’s anxiety. It happens when parents, anticipating a child’s fears, try to protect her Read more >>
Talking to Your Kids and Teens When They Need Help
As parents and teachers, you are the first line of support for kids and teens. It’s important for you to have an open line of communication with them and build a sense of trust. When your kids and teens are Read more >>
APA Resources for Coping with Mass Shootings, Understanding Gun Violence
Resources on the American Psychological Association’s website can help people with cope with stress and anxiety caused by shootings and gun violence. Read more >>
New Study From Stanford University Finds That Positivity Makes Kids More Successful
Scientists from Stanford University have discovered the brain pathway that directly links a positive attitude with achievement. Researchers at the Stanford University School of Medicine studied 240 children ages seven to 10 and found that being positive improved their ability Read more >>
Modeling Assertiveness with Students
Assertive communication is a hard skill to learn. Our culture tends to reward aggression. Putdowns are framed as humor in cartoons and sitcoms, and the internet can be a platform for bullying. It’s hard to find examples of assertiveness in Read more >>
Early Test Scores Do Not Predict Future Academic Growth; School Quality Matters More
Early test scores do not predict future academic growth, according to research from Stanford. The research was performed by Sean Reardon, a professor who studies poverty and inequality in education at the university, and based upon analysis of test scores Read more >>
Research: Learning to Self-Manage
The ability to exercise self-control — even with a specific, self-imposed goal in mind — is tough, even as it develops with age. New research from the Harvard Graduate School of Education illustrates just how precarious willpower can be for Read more >>
Keeping the Focus on the Positive
In focusing on the positive, teachers can foster better academic and personal outcomes for students. Nina Parrish, a special educator with seven years’ experience as a public school teacher and seven more as a private tutor writes in article published Read more >>
LBTQIA+ Glossary and Other Online Resources [web resource]
Learning about lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex and asexual communities and the issues impacting these communities is a life-long process. The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex, Asexual (LGBTQIA+) Resource Center at the University of California, Davis is a Read more >>
Executive Functioning Skills in Elementary School [presentation]
Does your child takes forever to get dressed, always lose her homework, or not seem to be able to complete a task? Your child probably has Executive Function challenges. In this session, Jude Wolf, Ed.D., Director of the Center for Learning Read more >>
