You’ve just left your child’s parent-teacher conference, and your mind is swimming. Maybe you heard that your energetic second-grader is struggling to stay focused during math. Perhaps your quiet middle-schooler isn’t participating in class discussions. Or you learned your “everything’s fine!” high schooler has missing assignments piling up. If you’re feeling overwhelmed, you’re not alone....

October is full of excitement—cooler weather, falling leaves, pumpkins on every doorstep, and of course, Halloween. For many kids, Halloween is all about costumes, parties, and trick-or-treating. But for children with sensory processing challenges, this holiday can feel overwhelming instead of fun. Children with sensory processing challenges often react more strongly than their peers to...

How many times have you asked your child, “How was your day?”, only to get the response, “fine”? If your number is too many to count, you are not alone. Many parents struggle with ways to reconnect with their children after a long school day. Here are five alternative questions for you to consider: What...