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What are some simple internet safety rules every elementary-age child should know? In today’s digital world, parents face the ongoing challenge of keeping their children safe online. We want our children to embrace technology and use it to learn, connect, and grow. But to do that safely, they must also understand the potential dangers that lurk online. One of the most important steps in protecting your child is building a strong relationship rooted in trust and open communication. When chi …

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 …

How can parents build resilience and confidence in their children? When our children experience big emotions, frustration, or setbacks, it’s natural to want to help. You notice your child struggling to tie their shoe? We might quickly do it for them so you can get out the door. Did they come home upset about a disagreement with a friend? We may immediately want to know who hurt them, offer advice, or tell them to stay away from that person. Our instinct to help comes from a good place, but …

Working in the school system, I often hear children being asked, “Don’t you know any better?” or “Why didn’t you make a better choice?” These questions are usually met with a confused expression. Then these children look at the ceiling or the floor, searching for a response that won’t get them deeper into trouble. The truth is that there are a lot of children who don’t know better. They have often made the best choice they could, given the informa …