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Letter to Mom and Dad

May 12, 2017

A list of “do’s” and” don’ts” for parents.

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The Best Way to Defuse Your Stress

March 25, 2017

How to recognize and deal with stress.

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School Check Up

March 21, 2017

If you have not done so lately, it is time to make another appointment with your child’s school to check up on your child’s progress.

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Online Anger Management Resources

March 21, 2017

Online Anger Management Resources VA Mental Health Services Anger is an emotion that everyone feels. It can range from mild irritation to rage. Different people experience different triggers. The most common triggers are stress, frustration, disappointment and annoyance. Everyone gets angry, but it becomes a problem when it happens too often and negatively affect daily life. To…

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How to Politely Disagree, According to Science

February 13, 2017

How to Politely Disagree, According to Science by Michelle Kinder After an election that was glaringly short on tolerance and compassion, it’s clear we need a new kind of public conversation, where we learn to reach beyond the comforts of people who already think like us, to listen and talk in new ways. This…

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ADHD and Emotions: What You Need to Know

February 11, 2017

Many children with ADHD have issues with emotions. In this article you will learn why they have these issues and what to do.

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How to Advocate in the Educational System

February 9, 2017

Suggestions for communicating with your child’s teachers and school administrators to ensure that your child gets the most out of his or her educational experience.

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Tests and Measurements for the Parent, Teacher, Advocate & Attorney

May 11, 2016

by Peter W. D. Wright, Esq. and Pamela Darr Wright, M.A., M.S.W. “If something exists, it exists in some amount. If it exists in some amount, then it is capable of being measured.” – Rene Descartes, Principles of Philosophy, 1644 Introduction Most parents of special needs children know that they must understand the law and…

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