Special Ed Paren Coach
May 5th, 2009 at 08:53pm
Under Teens/Tweens
Children’s Mental Health Week: Promoting Positive Mental Health and Well-Being for Children, Youth and Families - May 3-9, 2009
My friend’s son is in remission from leukemia. No teacher or health care provider ever told her that her son’s illness was due to her poor parenting skills or inability to set limits. The same is true for [...]
Continue Reading “It’s more than just a phase, bad day or being moody …children’s mental health matters” (Federation of Families for Children’s Mental Health)
Tags: children with special needs, mental health, Special Ed Paren Coach, Special Needs Kids
By Susan Epstein
April 22nd, 2009 at 10:37am
Under Children+ Teens/Tweens
“Constantly bullied, he ends his life at age 11”, this was the headline I read in the Boston Globe on April 20, 2009. This preventable tragedy makes it clear to me that not much has changed since the early 60’s when I was in grade school. My two younger brothers were constantly harassed, bullied, and [...]
Continue Reading “Bullies thrive wherever authority is weak.” –Tim Field
Tags: Bullying, parenting advice, School Problems Bullying, Special Ed Paren Coach
By Susan Epstein
April 1st, 2009 at 07:32am
Under Children+ Family+ Teens/Tweens
How often have you heard parents and teachers during team meetings or teacher parent conferences say the following?
“Amy can’t read visual cues and she is not writing down the assignment posted on the blackboard” Amy is legally blind.
Or…
“Jack doesn’t listen very well” Jack is hearing impaired.
Or…
“Clara doesn’t follow directions when I ask the class to [...]
Continue Reading “What’s ADD Got To Do With It?”
Tags: ADD, ADHD, calm parenting, children behavior, Special Ed Paren Coach, Special Needs Kids
By Susan Epstein
