The start of the school year can be stressful for teachers and students alike. This year, with the uncertainty between remote learning, in-person instruction, and complicated hybrid models, stress is
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It’s summer break for many students, which means it’s time for summer goals! As camps are cancelled and pools stay closed, many teenagers are facing the challenge of wide-open summers.
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Mindfulness is the focus of ResearchILD’s 2019 Executive Function Conference, and we are excited to feature Christopher Willard, PsyD., psychologist and educational consultant specializing in mindfulness. Mindfulness is a powerful and...
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“Place your attention in the center of your body. You may want to close your eyes. Take a few breaths and allow your body to relax. Imagine you are at
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While there is no way to take away the sting of poor grades and dashed hopes, there are ways we can help our students cope with failure in a constructive
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As students navigate the social and academic challenges of their school day, stress can provoke anxiety for those with or without learning differences. The impact of anxiety on learning is real
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When I was in school, I absolutely despised writing papers. In my head I knew what I wanted to say, but somehow my words always got jumbled up when I
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Growing up, many of us learned valuable social-emotional skills from television shows like Sesame Street, Reading Rainbow, or ARTHUR. Every Saturday morning, I remember getting up early so I could
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Every educator should have strategies for helping students cope with anxiety in their toolbox. Students with learning differences like ADHD and dyslexia often have a lot of anxiety around academics
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Anxiety is a pervasive mental health crisis. In fact, one in five students will be diagnosed with an anxiety disorder. Considering the fact that anxiety disorders are largely under-reported, it’s
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We just read an excellent post on learning differences and anxiety from Benjamin Meyer, LCSW, titled, “4 Ways To Help Your Anxious Learning-Disabled Child Succeed In School.” In the article Meyer relates
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I find it interesting that one of the best takes on a fundamental flaw in homework can be found on a video game YouTube channel. However, when you look closer, it
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