How do you teach children how to prioritize?
(Two Minute Read) Dilemma:Last week Monday, I had to make…
When a student argues and doesn’t see another perspective
(Two Minute Read)
Question:Last week, a question was posed about a third grade student who always argues back when she is reprimanded, and does not accept what the teacher is saying. What can the teacher do? What can the…
When a student argues persistently
(One minute read)
Question:I have a third grade student who always argues back when she is reprimanded, and does not accept what the teacher is saying. Shall I teach her to accept? I’m always scared that there’s a…
Are my kids normal? A social story for moms and dads
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Spending holidays and Yomim Tovim with our children and family can be exciting, spiritually uplifting, AND emotionally draining all at the same time. That’s the reality. Are we normal if we feel all these feelings? Yes!Here…
Traveling with kids for Pesach?
(Two minute read) Traveling with children can…
Another strategy to increase eye contact…
Strategy #2
Here’s a great strategy from one of our fellow blog members!
“I actually have a great method to teach eye contact naturally. It takes time, but the results are worthwhile.
When I have a…
How to increase eye contact…
(Two minute read)
Question:
How would you suggest increasing eye contact in a child?
Answer:
I would play a “game” of eye contact (simply “staring” at the teacher, therapist, parent, peer, etc.) starting with 3 seconds, then 5 seconds,…
When I feel overwhelmed on Purim…
(One minute read) Yes, even a fun yom tov such as Purim…
I don’t want to go to school!!!!
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Is anything going in?
Question:My 9-year-old male student is resistant to try to incorporate any of the strategies he’s been taught. I’ve been continuing to work with him with the hope and belief that something has to be going in. Am…
