If you’re a parent searching for answers about why your school-age child is suddenly regressing, you’re not alone. Many parents experience moments when their once-independent child starts struggling with tasks they had previously mastered. This phenomenon is called positive regression, and while it might feel frustrating, it’s actually…
Ever feel like there’s just not enough time in the day to get everything done? Same here! Between school drop-offs, pick-ups, and shuttling kids to various activities, parents spend a lot of time in the car. If I actually tallied up all the minutes my child and I…
Impulse Control Strategies for Students: 15 Effective Classroom Techniques
One of the hardest parts of parenting for me is managing my child’s anxiety. While she doesn’t have an official anxiety diagnosis, it’s always present—a constant, underlying layer that feeds into everything else she struggles with. Along with her ADHD diagnosis, my daughter also has ARFID and cyclical…
Do you ever wake up on a Monday morning already feeling behind? You know the scene: You’re digging through piles of laundry for clean pants, searching for a missing backpack, and realizing—oops!—you forgot the goldfish crackers for the lunchbox. Mondays can feel like chaos, especially for families navigating…
Do you have a teen who blurts out answers, interrupts conversations, or struggles to think before acting? If so, they may be navigating challenges with response inhibition, a key executive functioning skill. Here’s a fresh look at what response inhibition is, why it matters, and practical strategies—including real-life…
As a special education teacher, I know firsthand that writing can be a daunting task for many students, especially those who struggle with fine motor skills, ADHD, or learning differences. The frustration of handwriting and spelling often slows them down, turning what could be a creative or academic…
Response inhibition is a crucial executive functioning skill that helps children pause and think before acting. When kids struggle with impulse control, it can impact their behavior, social interactions, and academic success. In this post, we’ll explore what response inhibition is, how it develops, and practical strategies for…
As parents, we pour so much energy into teaching our kids how to manage their emotions – guiding them through big feelings, modeling calming techniques, and trying (sometimes unsuccessfully) to avoid the meltdown zones. But what if one of the most powerful tools for teaching emotional regulation doesn’t…
Do you want to sneak in some education and give your child an academic edge? The secret weapon might be hidden in their vocabulary. Understanding key words can really give your child an academic edge. Words are powerful tools that help kids express themselves clearly, understand complex ideas,…