School Shootings

School Shootings

I have had questions recently about what to say to children about the recent school shooting. Parents are concerned that some of their children may be actively upset still. Rule of thumb is to answer what kids ask.  You may be assuming what is going on in their...
Make Em Smile

Make Em Smile

I was at Nathaniel’s Hope “Make ‘Em Smile” event this weekend, teaming up with Ego Booster Club of Orlando Metro Gymnastics, to offer some fun to kids and their families with disabilities.  Nathaniel was a little boy who died from a disability related condition, whose...
Has My Child Been Bullied?

Has My Child Been Bullied?

Bullying Can Be Hard to Identify There is recent news about an elementary school child who killed herself.  Bullying is being linked to this tragedy.  The child reportedly tried to tell the teacher, but was encouraged not to tattle.  The mother related on the Today...
Smart Child Bad Grades

Smart Child Bad Grades

Identifying A Child’s Strengths and Weaknesses in School:  Reaching Potential   Warning signs that your child has learning issues can be as obvious as the child sitting up late at night crying while trying to do homework, or as subtle as watching a “disorganized”...