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When “I Don’t Want to Go Back to School” Is More Than a Phase
When “I Don’t Want to Go Back to School” Is More Than a Phase 1000 667 Dr. Terry

“My stomach hurts.” It’s the third morning in a row, and the pediatrician already said nothing’s wrong. You’re standing in the kitchen doing quick math: is this a bug, a…

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Managing back-to-school anxiety: a quiet moment with a book and a warm drink
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Back-to-School Anxiety: A Psychologist’s Guide for Families
Back-to-School Anxiety: A Psychologist’s Guide for Families 1500 1000 Dr. Menon

Back-to-school anxiety is common and treatable. Dr. Vinita Menon explains why it shows up before school even starts, what the sleep research actually says, and what helps kids, including autistic and ADHD kids, most.

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How to Prepare for Parent-Teacher Conferences
How to Prepare for Parent-Teacher Conferences 1500 1000 Dr. Menon

Ahh, Fall. Along with apple cider, bonfires, and pumpkins, it’s also time for your child’s first parent-teacher conference of the year. This post will help you prepare for Parent-Teacher Conferences…

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Make the Most of Your College Breaks
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Make the Most of Your College Breaks
Make the Most of Your College Breaks 612 408 Dr. Menon

How do I make the most of my college break? Meet Amy. Amy is a college student who’s really looking forward to the upcoming summer break. She can’t wait to…

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Overcoming Starting Blocks
Overcoming Starting Blocks 1600 1200 Dr. Menon

Strategies to Overcome Blocks and Get Started   We’ve all been there – that moment when you know you need to start a task, but it feels like an uphill…

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Homework Parenting Hacks
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Parenting Hacks to Help Your Kids Get Their Homework Done
Parenting Hacks to Help Your Kids Get Their Homework Done 1113 750 Dr. Terry

If there’s one complaint that can bond almost all parents of school-aged children together, it’s our common frustrations with completing homework. It often seems that no matter the size of…

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Overcoming College Anxiety and Stress
Overcoming College Anxiety and Stress 2560 1642 Dr. Menon

  Student: “Everyone says I’ve got to have lots of fun before I leave for college.  Instead, I stay up at night wondering if I can actually do this.” Parent:…

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The Building Blocks of Behavior Management
The Building Blocks of Behavior Management 1500 1000 Dr. Menon

Recently, I had the opportunity to be on a panel with 3 other talented professionals in a webinar entitled Building Healthy Routines: Helping Students Help Themselves. We shared to parents…

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