Why it’s important to talk about mental health and suicide Suicide has been in the news with several high profile celebrity deaths. Rates of youth suicide have increased 58% since 2007 and rates of suicide among 10-14 year old girls has nearly tripled in that time. Suicide is now the second … [Read more...]

The transition from middle to high school is one of the most vulnerable times in a child’s development as this is one of the most potentially stressful times in their lives.  A student’s performance in ninth grade has been shown to predict both, their likelihood of dropping out of high school, as … [Read more...]

We all know that healthy children sometimes argue, are aggressive, or act angry or defiant around adults. We also know that dealing with those behaviors is a typical part of parenting. But for some families, when this kind of behavior goes beyond typical, causes stress, disruptions, and problems … [Read more...]

“Science was my favorite subject, but now it’s writing”, a teacher recently overheard. In contrast, many frustrated children often struggle to generate and draft their ideas. Thanks to decades of research, we now have inroads that transform writing quality, and attitudes, as this teacher discovered. … [Read more...]

“What are you going to do about childcare? What about school?” Among the many questions that parents of young children must answer, these two can be among the most stressful. There is an abundance of information available about the importance of a high-quality early childhood program. Unfortunately, … [Read more...]

The transition to college is challenging for all students, but can be especially challenging for students with disabilities as their legal rights change.  Under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (2004), they are guaranteed a free and appropriate public education until they graduate.  … [Read more...]