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When Should I Worry About Tantrums?

Dr. Gabrielle Carlson tells us that, like any troubling behavior, parents should worry about extreme outbursts when they meet three criteria: they're persistent, pervasive, impairing.
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What Is Pragmatic Language?

'The functions of language are many,' Dr. Lydia Soifer says, and being able to differentiate how others are using it is a skill as important as vocabulary or conjugation. And it doesn't come easily to some.
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Anxious About Learning: Helping Kids Find Success - Matthew Cruger, PhD

Dr. Matt Cruger discusses how learning difficulties can lead to impairing anxiety in children if they don't have the right supports. The key is to help them experience success so they can tackle problems with confidence.
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What should a worried kindergarten teacher do about imaginary gun play in her class?
- Rachel Busman, PsyD
Play violence is developmentally appropriate for young kids, but teachers should always be on the lookout for warning signs of problem behavior.
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Going Back to School After a Tragedy
Support and routine are essential for kids returning to school after they've been exposed to frightening news.
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What Is an Educational Therapist?
- Caroline Miller
ETs have a range of specialized training, but they all work one-on-one with children on learning challenges
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When Kids Refuse to Go to School
- Rachel Busman, PsyD
Everyone misses a few days, but kids with school refusal have a strong aversion to school that can cause real problems.
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Helping Kids Who Struggle With Executive Functions
- Rachel Ehmke
Educational specialists share different learning strategies and tools that help kids—and their parents—get organized.
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Breaking the Behavior Code
How teachers can better understand, anticipate, and respond to disruptive students, to reduce problem behavior and increase learning for everyone
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Mindfulness in the Classroom
How it helps kids, including those with ADHD, anxiety and autism, regulate behavior and focus on learning
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