by Dan DeMarle | Apr 19, 2025 | Classroom, Reading, Reading, Teaching
“Teaching children how to identify and combine parts of words is an important component of a comprehensive approach to reading and spelling instruction, new ACU research shows. The study, led by ACU’s Australian Center for the Advancement of Literacy,...
by Dan DeMarle | Apr 16, 2025 | Disability, Parents/Guardians
By Jordan Greene “Even before Stephanie Woodward and her husband, Ryan, got married, they knew they wanted children. Stephanie dreamed of having five or more kids, while Ryan preferred a smaller family. Little did they know Stephanie would ultimately win that...
by Dan DeMarle | Apr 11, 2025 | Holidays, Parents/Guardians
By Gail Belsky “At family gatherings, relatives who don’t understand learning and thinking differences may make negative comments about your child. These remarks can sting, even if they’re not intended to. Sometimes, relatives make comments that they don’t even...
by Dan DeMarle | Apr 7, 2025 | Holidays, Parents/Guardians, Recommended Reading
Every holiday season, we face a persistent challenge: how to respond to family members who don’t understand ADHD and yet feel compelled to share their discipline and parenting advice (often loudly). While every family dynamic is unique, here are some general...
by Dan DeMarle | Apr 7, 2025 | Autism, Parents/Guardians
Victoria Moorwood Cincinnati Enquirer | USA TODAY NETWORK – OHIO “WOODLAWN, Ohio – Jonisa Cook gets teary-eyed talking about her son four months after his death. She still struggles to walk past kids’ clothing racks in stores or grocery aisles with his favorite...
by Dan DeMarle | Apr 3, 2025 | Behavior Management, Behavior Management, Behavior Management, Classroom, Oppositional Defiant Disorder, Other Health Impairment, Parents/Guardians, Recommended Reading, Special Education, Teaching
“Hard-to-meet goals can frustrate children with ADHD. Deploy these approaches to prevent meltdowns and transform relationships.” By Ross W. Greene, Ph.D. Verified Updated on January 14, 2025 “When children exhibit concerning behaviors, their goal...