According to the National Institute of Health, about four million children in the United States have some learning disabilities. Nearly 2.9 million of those are classified as having a specific learning disability, such as dyslexia, dyspraxia, dyscalculia, and dysgraphia. But hardly anyone ever talks about the struggle, the feeling of helplessness and frustration in the beginning, the difficult road to seek out the right professionals and find the right school, ...

Because many parents feel that childhood is the most carefree period in a child’s life, they dismiss the idea that a child can feel pressure and experience negative health consequences associated with stress. Think again! Today’s children have become very busy with after-school activities, social events, and homework. All of these scenarios come with their own sets of stress triggers including the pressure to learn, the pressure to be the ...

As the axiom goes: it's never too early to start developing a college plan. Your middle schooler has big dreams, and making them a reality will require hard work, diligence, and strategic planning. Why wait to begin walking the path to success? There are plenty of things you and your middle schooler can do right now to give them a leg up on their journey towards a college education. Explore ...

When the drowsy sun escapes her days for an early slumber and the crisp nights scatter snowflakes in a dance across sky, we collectively comprehend that we’ve entered the holiday season — a bustling time brimming with excitement, when families trim trees, stuff stockings, sing carols, light candles, exchange presents, and prepare feasts. The holidays are filled with faith, love, laughter, childhood wonder, and celebrations. But not for everyone. Last ...

The PARCC test and whether to allow one’s child to take the test or opt out of testing is an intense debate within the community. It is like opening Pandora’s box. Many find themselves in tense arguments and strong views. However, in my opinion, we need to step back and understand the big picture – which is – Do we know where our child is in comparison to his/her peers ...