August 2nd, 2012 by BethB in Carole's Helpful Hints | No Comments »
In today’s world, it is often difficult for teachers and parents to teach children critical thinking skills. Children are more distracted than ever as parents are juggling multiple roles resulting in less quality time together. Children are stimulated by today’s technology. Video games, texting, the internet, and television are often used as baby-sitters to give [...]
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May 22nd, 2012 by BethB in Carole's Helpful Hints | 2 Comments »
Soon enough Report Cards will be making their way home, with Parent-Teacher Conferences to follow not long after. Oftentimes, during a conference, questions that were meant to be asked are forgotten, and new information given can be overwhelmin. Or first-time parents are uncertain where to even start with questions. Below is a checklist of sorts [...]
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April 20th, 2012 by BethB in Carole's Helpful Hints | No Comments »
With school conference time approaching, it is important to reflect on effective communication strategies with your child’s school and most importantly, his teacher. Here are some strategies I have found effective with our clients, and my own children. You are the customer Whether your child attends a public school (you pay taxes) or a private [...]
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March 24th, 2012 by BethB in Carole's Helpful Hints | No Comments »
Strategy #1 You Understand Your Child Better Than Anyone Else. You are the most important person in your child’s life! No one loves your child more than you. While you may find it difficult to describe your child’s strengths and needs, you have the most insight into your child. When you sense that something is [...]
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February 12th, 2012 by BethB in Carole's Helpful Hints | 1 Comment »
By Carole Richards, Director of North Coast Education Services Keep It Simple — Keep your sanity Getting organized is most challenging at the beginning of the school year. While many students struggle with organization, it often seems chaotic for children with learning differences like ADD or LD. We recommend a very simple and proven organization [...]
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