Adjusting to Junior High Curriculum January 23, 2023- Organizational skills are critical to managing schoolwork
- Get connected with teachers & schools early.
- Look beyond schools for extra help.
Negotiating an IEP October 28, 2022Article at a Glance
- Be familiar with and realistic about your child’s strengths and weakness before attending the IEP.
- Talk beforehand to your child’s teachers about challenges in the classroom and any solutions.
- Be patient with yourself and your team. It takes time and experience to develop good negotiation skills and relationships with the professionals involved in your child’s education.
Beginning the IEP Process October 24, 2022Article at a Glance
- An IEP differs from a 504 plan and requires progress tracking.
- In Utah, your pediatrician may be able to help speed the evaluation process with a letter of diagnosis.
- It's important to learn your rights under your state's laws before your IEP meeting.
Kindergarten Countdown: Is Your Child Ready for School? July 28, 2022Article at a Glance
- Provo School District starts soon and there are three things required for your kindergartener to start school.
- Getting Immunizations can be a positive experience for everyone.
- Start the school year off on a healthy foot by getting in to see your pediatrician.
Healthy School Lunches July 28, 2022Article at a Glance
- Replace juice with water and white bread for wheat.
- Try out new lunch options at home first to make sure your children will eat them.
- Plan ahead when grocery shopping and prep fruits and vegetables before the morning rush.
Homework Strategies for Children on the Autism Spectrum April 21, 2022Article at a Glance
- Keep homework sessions predictable and realistic.
- Learn your child's strengths and find ways to leverage those strengths when studying.
- Communicate with teachers and find what resources may be available to you at home.
5 Moves to Help Your Older Child Bond with Your Newborn March 18, 2022Article at a Glance
- Get your child’s help planning for the baby to aid the bonding process.
- An older sibling’s role can build independence and love, if handled gently.
- Involvement with childcare is a milestone in older children’s development.
My child says she’s now a vegetarian. What now? March 1, 2022Article at a Glance
- Dietary changes aren’t always a bad thing.
- Reasons for eating a vegetarian can be multifaceted.
- There are several ways to accommodate plant-based diets at mealtime.
Dads Matter: How Working Dads Can Bond With Their Kids at Every Age February 15, 2022Article at a Glance
- Bonding for working dads is challenging, but not impossible.
- Bonding is more about quality than quantity.
- Look for creative ways to bond with children of all ages.
My child is in a confidence slump. What is going on? January 27, 2022Article at a Glance
- Understanding childhood milestones will help identify why your child is in a confidence slump.
- It may be difficult to reach your teen who struggles, but it is not impossible.
- Provide opportunities and teaching moments to help build confidence.
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