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Teaching Flexible Thinking: Helping Your Child Navigate Change

Teaching Flexible Thinking: Helping Your Child Navigate Change

Life is full of change, big and small. From a surprise change in dinner plans to adjusting for an afternoon when it rains outside, unexpected situations happen all the time. While many of us can adapt to these moments with little trouble, for some children, especially...
6 Tips to Help a Neurodivergent Child Complete Homework

6 Tips to Help a Neurodivergent Child Complete Homework

Homework can feel like an uphill battle for neurodivergent children. They’ve just sat through seven hours of school, trying their best to hold it together in an environment that often isn’t designed with their needs in mind. By the time they get home, their energy is...
How to Build Self-Esteem in a Neurodivergent Learner

How to Build Self-Esteem in a Neurodivergent Learner

We don’t often think about it, but self-esteem plays a key role in a child’s development. It shapes how they view themselves, handle challenges, and interact with the world. For neurodivergent learners, including those who are twice exceptional, self-esteem can be...
How to Handle Summer Screen Time with my Neurodivergent Child

How to Handle Summer Screen Time with my Neurodivergent Child

Summer is the season we all wait for, with its sunny days, vacations, family and friends, and a lot more free time. For neurodivergent children, however, all of that free time can be a little tricky. Yes, there is more time for outdoor activities, socializing, and...
Neurodiversity: What Does It Mean and Why It’s Important

Neurodiversity: What Does It Mean and Why It’s Important

“Neurodiversity” and “neurodivergent” are quickly becoming widely used terms in both education and society. Though they once were terms used to describe specific conditions, now many people are self-proclaiming their neurodiversity, focusing on the idea that brains...
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