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Keeping Your Student Engaged

By Jordan Beach, LSW - August 20, 2019 The beginning of the school year is full of excitement that helps our students start out with a fire in their souls. Unfortunately, that new excitement seems to wear off quickly, which leaves parents…

Striking a Balance - Time Management for a New School Year

By Lisa Cossey, LCSW - August 13, 2019 With most children already back at school for a new year, many families will find themselves in a struggle for the ages: wants versus needs. Many families have difficulty finding a…

How to Make Sleep a Priority

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By Krisi Mattingly, LCSW - August 6, 2019 Sleep deprivation is an epidemic in America today. Poor sleep habits have been linked to problems like depression, anxiety, ADHD, increased risk for heart disease and cancer, memory issues, compromised…

Getting Child's Medical Needs Met at School

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By Lynn Bell, LCSW - July 30, 2019 If you are a parent of a child with a chronic medical condition such as diabetes, asthma, allergies, cystic fibrosis, epilepsy, etc., your child may require specialized accommodations at school. Your child’s…

Easing Your Child into a New School

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By Mary Haas, MSW - July 23, 2019 Change is hard for most of us. We typically don’t welcome change fearlessly with arms wide open. Transitions are sometimes our greatest fear and can provoke anxiety, even in adults. When faced with…

Blended Families Can Work

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By Aisha Givens, LCSW - July 16, 2019 Blended families or stepfamilies are more common than ever. These families form when two partners make a life together with children from previous relationships. When families blend, it is rarely a smooth…

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Keeping Your Student Engaged

Striking a Balance - Time Management for a New School Year

How to Make Sleep a Priority

Getting Child's Medical Needs Met at School

Easing Your Child into a New School

Blended Families Can Work

Keeping Your Student Engaged

Striking a Balance - Time Management for a New School Year

How to Make Sleep a Priority

Getting Child's Medical Needs Met at School

Easing Your Child into a New School

Blended Families Can Work

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