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Sadness prevails when we watch the news about the recent massacre in Uvalde, Texas, where 19 children and 2 teachers were victim of gun violence at their elementary school. We are devastated thinking about the terror these children endured, the loss, the thought of parents who will not be able to...

Gifted and talented children exhibit unique characteristics. Some may excel in academic subjects while others may be more interested in the arts. Some may show leadership skills while others may demonstrate creativity. There are different definitions and interpretations of giftedness and talent....

Children experience sadness due to Russia's invasion of Ukraine. We are exposed to images, videos, and stories about people suffering in Europe. Children and adolescents can become worried and frightened when they see innocent people being victims of war. Exposure to explosions, weapons, children...

The last decade has been transformational for many of us. We are a more accepting culture and have evolved beyond the era in which some human groups are superior than others. Yet, even in the most evolved societies, we see populations that continue their lack of tolerance for diversity. In...

Incidents in schools and communities have highlighted bullying like never before. Bullying is defined as a person targeted negatively with repetitive aggressive and unwanted verbal, physical, or social behavior that involves an imbalance of power. Bullying happens during or after school hours in...

The school year is almost over and summer days promise family fun. Though rarely the first thought among planned summer activities, learning can make a great difference in a child’s future success.

In fact, when children take a break from reading and writing all summer, they miss a valuable...

How Can I Prepare My Child For A New Sibling?

Every parent remembers the day they brought home their first baby. They might have felt excited, scared, overwhelmed, or anxious. As that child grows older, many parents will begin to think about having a second child and maybe eventually adding a...

Do you wonder if your child has a learning problem? Children have difficulty learning at school from time to time, but some children struggle to keep up year after year. Children may have difficulty understanding or retaining information, have poor performance at school, and are possibly at...