Play!

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Play is important for learning, and not just for preschoolers. This article provides some information for integrating play into teaching, even at the secondary level. Play in education: the role and importance of creative learning Can learning through play really help teachers to achieve their formal lesson goals? Catch up on all the views and …

ADHD in later life

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We are finding that ADHD symptoms are not always apparent until later in life. Sometimes it’s not until middle or high school that student’s struggles in this area become evident. If concerned about a student possibly having ADHD, be sure that any diagnosis is generated from a complete evaluation that includes a detailed history and …

Teach mindfulness

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According to a recent study, students ages 8-18 are getting more than seven hours of entertainment screen time a day. Keeping screen time to one to two hours daily, zero for children under the age of two, and shutting off screen time at least an hour before bedtime is recommended. This article provides some suggestions …

Manage Disappointment

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Instead of trying to protect children from disappointment, it’s important to give them tools to learn how to effectively manage disappointment. This article and the Positive Discipline books provide some great suggestions for this. Do Parents Confuse Happy Kids with Kids Who are Never Disappointed by KellyPfeiffer@thinkitthroughparenting.com