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With the school year now in full swing, what are you noticing?     October is often when behavior and academic patterns begin to emerge that may not have been obvious when school first started.     Now, the excitement of the new academic year has worn off, routines are more established, and classroom expectations have increased. As a result, any struggles with reading, attention, organization, or executive functioning can become more noticeable.    That&rs …

Every child thinks, learns, and experiences the world a little differently. For some kids, those differences come with labels like ADHD or autism. For others, it simply means their brains are uniquely wired. Books that reflect these experiences don’t just help kids feel seen, they help adults better understand how to support them. Boys Town Press offers a growing collection of books that celebrate different thinkers while building empathy, confidence, and practical life skills. Here are so …

ADHD is a common neurodevelopmental condition that significantly impacts a child’s capacity to regulate their attention, and/or impulses, and/or activity level. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, nine percent of U.S. children between the ages of 3 and 17 have an ADHD diagnosis. ADHD can affect a child’s social success. For example, difficulty focusing and sustaining attention can result in missing social cues, forgetting conversations, and failing to n …