Back-to-School: A Parent’s Take on Kids with Anxiety and Learning Disabilities
As the school year kicks off, many parents are juggling a mix of excitement and nerves. For those of us with kids who deal with anxiety and learning disabilities, the start of school can bring its own set of challenges. Here’s how we can help our kids navigate this transition smoothly and set them up […]
Help, He’s Having a Meltdown: Coping with Stress
Bev Johns As a parent or educator, you may be making this plea. A child is upset, and you are not sure why, but his behavior tells you there is a problem, and he just can’t cope. He may be yelling, screaming, throwing objects, pacing, etc. There may be a number of reasons children get […]
An Educator’s Guide to Easing Anxiety in the Classroom
Advice from learning & behavior consultant Bev Johns Adults need to learn what the triggers are for the children, and then help the children identify those triggers, so that they can do better. For instance, in a classroom, it might be certain words that trigger something worrying. The first thing we have to do is […]