Sleep is essential for your teenager’s physical, mental, and emotional development. Yet, as many as 70% of teens get far less than the 8 to 10 hours of sleep they need each day. Often, teenagers are so busy with school, work, activities, and friends that they don’t...
When there’s a problem, it’s natural to want to solve it as quickly as possible. So if your child’s school suggests a screen for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), you may first seek help from your child’s pediatrician or family doctor. An ADHD screening...
As a parent, you do everything you can to support your child, including their learning. Yet, when a teacher or the school suggests your child get “evaluated,” it can lead to uncertainties and questions. Many parents are left wondering: How will this really help? Will...
No matter how old your child is, it can be hard for them and you when they struggle to learn as quickly as their peers or fall behind academically. Depending on the situation and their age, they may put themselves down, feel like they can’t learn, or wonder what they...
