by Geoff Nixon | Jun 27, 2020 | General, Parent Tips
Social & emotional resources to support your child’s return to school Around the globe, schools are creaking back open or at least talking about that happening as we slowly emerge from the coronavirus crisis. The OECD’s Director of Education and Skills, Andreas... 
by Geoff Nixon | May 13, 2020 | Learning Issues, Parent Tips
The double-edged sword of frustration: 2e, twice-exceptional Twice-exceptional students can hide their difficulties for years, but then can get frustrated and down on themselves easily. That makes recognizing 2e early important and makes interventions valuable. 2e.... 
by Geoff Nixon | Mar 25, 2020 | Parent Tips
Working, Parenting, and Teaching – in the Age of COVID-19 If you find yourself now homeschooling your child (not by choice), you are not alone. About a billion children across the globe are looking to their parents for educational guidance due to the COVID-19... 
by Geoff Nixon | Mar 24, 2020 | Learning Issues, Parent Tips
Why Your Child Shuts Down and How to Respond For many children, shutdowns are a last resort, a way out of an overwhelming situation. Children want to please, and they understand that shutting down does not please parents or teachers. And yet for many, it’s a... 
by Geoff Nixon | Jan 4, 2020 | Learning Issues, Parent Tips
When the school’s timeline & goals differ from yours Raising a child is challenging enough, parenting a struggling learner – including auditory processing disorder, dyslexia, and ADHD – multiplies that challenge tenfold. This post focuses on what... 
by Michelle Reynard | Aug 22, 2019 | Parent Tips
Easing Back Into a School Routine The start of a new school year can be a stressful time for students and parents alike. This is especially true for students with learning difficulties. Whether the summer was fun filled and free of academics or included activities to... 