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Superpacks - Collections of articles on a single subject.

Eating Disorders Superpack 2 - Includes Mental Health Parity, Weight Not an Indication, Not-So-Harmless Comments, How to Talk to a Friend, and Are You at Risk

Eating Disorders Superpack - Includes Anorexia Nervosa, Binge Eating Disorder, Bulemia Nervosa, College Students, Do Males Get Them, Signs, and Warning Signs in College Students

ADHD Meds Superpack - Includes What Your Grade-Schooler Needs to Know, What Your Teen or Tween Needs to Know, What If They Aren't Working, Signs for Need of Fine Tuning, and Questions to Ask Yourself

Slow Processing Speed Superpack - Includes A Day in the Life of a Child, Accommodations to Use at Home, Classroom Accommodations, Signs at Different Ages, What You Need to Know, and Slow Processing Speed and Anxiety

Bullying Superpack - Includes How Youth Can Protect Themselves, Cyberbullying Basics, Prevent Through Moral Engagement, and Establish Rules for Digital Behavior

Assistive Technology Superpack - Includes First Type I Recommend, Places to Try Out Assistive Tech, What It Is and How to Use it, and Assistive Tech for Writing

Dyslexia Superpack - Includes Study Tips for Grade-Schoolers, Study Tips for Middle-Schoolers, My Child is Embarrassed, Help Your Child to Self-Advocate, Assistive Tech, and Ashamed to Use Accommodations

Medical Home Superpack - Includes Medical Home, Basic Needs, What is a Medical Home, Communication with Providers, Transition to Adult Care, Life Course, Mental Health Services, Rural Access to Medical Care, Insurance Basics, and Using Your Medicare

Medical Home Superpack Spanish - Includes Necesidades Básicas, Comunicación con Proveedores, Curso de Vida, Hogar Médico, Transición a Servicios para Adultos, Salud Mental, Seguro Privado, Cuidado de Salud Rural, y ¿Qué es un Hogar Médico?

IEP Superpack 2 - Includes What to Expect at an Eligibility Meeting, Good People Can Disagree, Get Together on Common Terms, Five Common Misconceptions, and Anatomy of an IEP Infographic

Parents and Teachers Superpack - Includes Building a Relationship with Your Child's Teacher, Building a Relationship with Paraprofessionals, How Often Should You Contact Your Child's Teacher, Signs It's Time to Talk to Your Child's Teacher, Talk to Your Child's Teacher About Too Much Homework, Tips for a Successful Parent-Teacher Conference, and Tips for Emailing with Your Child's Teacher

The 504 Superpack - Includes accommodations and after-school programs, annual review not required, developing a good plan, what if the plan is not working, and 504 plan blank form

The Anxiety Superpack - includes common disorders in children, helping children start school, parenting techniques, pinpointing triggers, and what you need to know.

The Autism Superpack - includes does your child have autism, explaining autism to the extended family, preventing aggression, the three types of autism, what first responders need to know, how to control temper tantrums, and travel tips.

The IEP Superpack - includes FAQ, FAQ on common terms, changing schools, change direction if IEP not working, goal tracker, binder checklist, and parents guide to case managers

The IEP Meeting Superpack - everything you need to prepare for your child's IEP meeting, including how to prepare, how to make meetings more effective, steps to improve the IEP, what to bring to the meeting, and what to ask at the meeting

The Special Education Superpack - Includes introduction to special education, special education FAQ, special education acronyms, and state and federal special education law

The Suicide Prevention Superpack - Includes never dismiss talk of suicide, teens help to reach out, prevention and assistance tips, questions to ask someone with suicide ideation, speaking out about suicide, suicide in elementary-age students, suicide warning signs, and warning signs poster.

SAMHSA Fact Sheets for Young Adults and Caregivers

Anxiety Disorders for Caregivers

Anxiety Disorders for Young Adults

Depression for Caregivers

Depression for Young Adults

First Episode Psychosis for Caregivers

First Episode Psychosis for Young Adults

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder for Caregivers

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder for Young Adults

Spanish Language Articles

Links to individual articles

NEW This Week:
Unwritten Social Rules Some Kids Miss

Mental Illness in Youth Often Undetected

Mental Health Info - Fake News and Facts

Improve Relationship with Your Child's Teacher

Educational Psychologists

Stop Calling Kids Shy

School Discipline - Your Child's Rights

Reasonable Expectations for Children

Grades "Too Good" for Accommodations

Autistic Kids - What NOT to Do

Why Kids May Refuse to Use Accommodations

Why Ableism Causes Harm

What Type of Parent are You - Jellyfish, Spine or Brick Wall

Teach Your Kids They Don't Have to be Perfect at Everything

Respecting Children as Equal Family Members

When the Teacher Doesn't Like Your Child

What is Tardive Dyskinesia?

Parenting is More than Behavior Management

Don't Respond to Chaos with More Chaos

Autism - Mental Condition or Just a Difference?

Teach Frustration Tolerance to Kids

Should My Child See a Psychologist?

Help Young Children Develop Strong Social Skills

Autism Warrior Parents Harm Autistic Kids

Special Ed Teachers - A Guide for Parents

The World is Hard for Kids with Big Feelings

The IEP Process for Parents

IEP - Make the Most of Your Meeting

Disruptive Mood Regulation Disorder

Autism - The Truth About Functioning Labels

Advocate Forecfully for Your Child

13 Conditions Covered Under IDEA

Trauma - More Than PTSD

Toxic Parents

Things Teachers Should Not Ask Students to Do

Puberty Kills Girls' Confidence

General Adaption Disorder

Behavioral Treatments at a Glance

The (Reactive) Parent Trap

IEP Meetings - Transportation and Related Staff

I Don't Have "Mild" Autism

The Cult of Homework

Autism - Genetic Testing Explained

ADHD - Find Low-Cost Treatment

Autism - Choosing the Right Summer Camp

"Safe" Teen Drinking - Parents Should Not Facilitate

Relentlessness of Modern Parenting

Out of School Suspensions Really Cost Students

Helping vs Helicoptering

Autism and Emotional Intelligence

Support, Not Enable, Your Child

Responsive Listening

Stop Your Child from Swearing

Raise a Child Who Wants to Behave

A Letter to You When Life Feels Pointless

Preschool - Is Your Child Ready?

Personalized Learning

How Not to be a Snowplow Parent

Better Listening with Less Nagging

Autism - Damaging Kids Without Even Knowing It

You must talk to your kids about suicide

Teach your child the difference between danger and risk

Parenting children with chronic anxiety

I want my child in special education to be challenged

How to manage difficult parent conferences

Break compulsive habits in your child

Attachment Disorder

Adopted Children - Common Psychological Issues

Talking to Children About Death

Sex and Gender - What's the Difference

IEP - Red Flags Yours is Garbage

Fire Safety for Your Special Needs Child

When your child is too angry to speak

When the school says your child cannot use the bathroom

School police and civil rights

Find an affordable therapist

Chill and flexible wins for parenting teens

Sample No Seclusion Letter

Talk to Your Child About Their Neurodiversity

Successful Kids Must Learn to Fail

If Your Request for Evaluation is Denied

IEP - How Long to Implement

Help Kids Deal with Rejection

Empower a Child Who has Learning Issues

When Schools Use Child Protective Services as a Weapon Against Parents

Signs of Burnout in Parents of Children with Special Needs

IEP - Writing Ambitious Goals

IEP Teams - 12 Signs They Aren't Working Properly

IEP Meetings - What to do When You Can't Get Off Work

Autism - What Defines Successful Treatment

13 Conditions Covered by IDEA

Special Education - A 21st Century Model

Parent's Rights of Children in Medical Care

Help Kids Deal with Embarrassment

Children Pressured to Behave Like Tiny Adults

Are You a Toxic Parent?

Witnessing Domestic Violence Takes Toll on Children

IEP - Create the Best Emergency Plan

Help Your Child Develop Self-Control

Help Kids Who are Picky Eaters

Shyness or Anxiety?

Schools Cannot Require ADHD Meds

Neurodiversity - Core Principles

Executive Function - Know if Your Child has Problems

Bulid Self-Confidence in Boys (Also in Spanish - see above)

PLAY - Present Laws About Youth - A parent's guide to juvenile justice

Talking to Kids About Tough Subjects

Restorative Practices Reduce Suspensions

Myths About School Laws for ADHD Services

Early Intervention Services - Who Pays?

Are Group Texts Trouble for Tweens?

Would Your Child Benefit from Assistive Technology

When a Bullied Kid Becomes a Bully

How Trauma Affects Kids in School

Help Anxious Kids in Social Situations

Executive Function - Don't Hover Over Your Kid

Ways You Might Perpetuate Stigma

Rules for Better Parent-Teacher Relationships

Play and Friendship for Children with a Disability

How Mindfulness Helps Caregivers

Bridging the Gap Between Parents and Teachers

Executive Function - School Success Kit

Behavioral Treatments at a Glance

Autism - Stop Overwhelming Your Child

Managing Meds with Adolescents

Suicidal Social Posts - What Should You Do?

Boys Need Better Access to Mental Health Care

Sleep Terrors

Sensory Overload - What You Need to Know

If You Shout You'll Never be Heard

Conflict Resolution Skills for Kids

Schools Can Notice and Serve Quiet Kids

School Refusal

Peer Network as the Key to Mental Health Systems

IEP Meetings - Should I Encourage My Child to Attend?

Best Medications for Kids with Anxiety

Executive Function Strategies Infographic

Ten Basic Steps to Special Ed Services Infographic

When Students Lead Parent Conferences

Parents Can Empower a Child with Learning Issues

Functional Behavior Assessments

Create Calm for an ASD Child this Holiday

Autism - Angry Outbursts in Teens

Why Parents are Silent About Mental Illness

Documentation - The Key to Advocacy Success

Autism - Rethinking Picky Eating

ADHD Treatment - Therapy

Executive Function Checklist - Nighttime for Older Kids

Executive Function Checklist - Bedtime for Younger Kids

Sensory Bedroom is Oasis for ADHD Kids

Intensive Treatment for OCD and Anxiety

How to Advocate for Young Adults with Special Needs

Field Trips - Are Kids with Disabilities Included?

When Your Toddler Won't Stop Hitting

I Never Hear from My Kid's Teachers

Help Your Daughter Have a Healthy Body Image

Are You a Toxic Parent?

Advice for Moving with Children

Weaning Kids Off Medication

One-on-One Classroom Help

Can Gifted Students Get IEPs or 504s?

Avoidant Personality Disorder

Asking Kids to do Scary Things

Lawnmower Parents - Educators Weigh In

Depression - Symptoms in Teens

Bullying, Drama and Teen Girls

ADHD and Eating Disorders

Speech Language Pathologists - How They Help Children

Separation Anxiety - Not Just for Toddlers

Occupational Therapists - What Do They Do?

ADHD - Halloween Challenges for Kids

Don't Project Sexual Identity on Little Kids

Autism - Ways to Support Families

Who decides what's best for children with special needs?

Tantrums - What NOT to do

Social-Emotional Assessments

Picky Eaters - How to Help

Using AAC Devices for Trick-or-Treat

Plan for your kid's after-school meltdown

No child is lazy, angry or sad by choice

Bullying - 12 Myths

IEP - Strength-Based Advocacy

Teaching Kids About Boundaries

Symptoms of Psychosis in Teens

IEP - The Vision Statement I Wrote for My Child

Defuse Your Angry Child

Austism and Optimial Outcomes - Time to Change Your Thinking?

Autism - Don't Define in Terms of Deficits

Seclusion Room Usage Questioned

Kids Need More Play Time

Depression and Non-Suicidal Self-Injury

Child Mind Institute Report: Anxiety in Children and Teens

When Children Have Suicidal Thoughts

Many Ways to be a Girl, One Way to be a Boy

Help Teens Embrace Stress

Executive Function Training for Kids

Really Listening to Your Kids

Preventing Parent Burnout

IEP - Writing Great Goals

Emotional Struggles as a New Dad

ADHD - Working Better with Your Child's Teacher

Reinforce Good Behavior

Picky Eaters

Over-Parenting Your Child

How Hard Should We Push Teens

Assert Rules with Your Teen

8 Steps to take if your child with an IEP transfers school districts

How NOT to be the school nightmare parent

How to deal with an angry child

Addiction - Risk factors for teens

Your child needs a no-consent letter for seclusion and restraint

Should you drug test your child?

Give your child a secret code to get out of sticky situations

Fibs can be a survival strategy for your child

Charter Schools FAQs

Preparing teens to manage their health care

Mild ADHD isn't so mild

Empowering kids in an anxious world

Dyslexia is sometimes not detected

Overparenting crisis at home and school

Is your child getting the right medication dosage

Informed consent in the special education process

Assess pain in non-verbal special needs kids

IEP - SMART Goals

Signs your teen may be asking for help

Selective mutism myths

Rebuilding trust after a crisis

Differences between hard and soft skills

Autism - adjusting to life on your own

ADHD - Anger is important when it is managed

When to see a speech and language pathologist

Teaching traumatized kids

Making amends and apologizing to your child

Autism and non-fluid speech

Due Process - Should I File?

Autism - Dreams and Fears of Teens

ADHD - How to build a consistent daily routine

Put on your own mask first

Fostering Self-Determination

How to use a car seat on an airplane

Video games - Hobby or addiction?

Special Ed Law - Who Ensures Compliance?

Cope with Panic and Anxiety in the Moment

Autism Evaluation and Diagnosis

Parenting - Self-Care is Essential

Interrupt the Meltdown Cycle

Cure the Cool Kid Curse

Behavior Problems that Should Not be Ignored

IEP Meetings - Why I Don't Go Alone

Special Education - A 21st Century Model

Social Skills - Understanding Your Child's Problems

Sensory Overload

Frustration Log - What Bothers Your Child?

Repeating a Grade was the Right Choice

Online Schools - Questions to Ask

Neurodiversity - the Next Frontier for Social Justice

Bringing a Child Home from Psychiatric Hospitalization

ADHD - Reducing Negative Behaviors

Mr. Rogers' rules for talking to kids

Early intervention - Is it appropriate for your child?

Clinical diagnosis vs. school identification for learning and attention issues

When to let your kid quit - and when not to

When to Accept and When to Push

Autism and Asperger's - Isolation in Teens

Autism - How to Know When Your Child is Being Bullied

ADHD - My Child was Cut from Extra-Curriculars

Addiction - Should Family Members be Involved in Treatment?

The right reason for your child's wrong behavior

Technology can equalize learning differences

Special needs pre-flight checklist

IEP and 504 - Surprising accommodations that really work

Prior Written Notice - Your right to know changes in your child's services

Ritalin does not cause school violence

Don't settle for a "fast-food" version of an IEP for your child

Do sensory processing issues improve over time?

Co-Teaching - How to make it work

Suicide - More kids struggle with suicidal thoughts

PTSD - Parents of disabled kids at risk

ADHD - Strategies for kids who blurt out

IEP - Fix common goal flaws

Body image matters for boys too

Teach Kids When They're Ready

Sensitivity to Seams and Tags in Clothing

High Sensitivity in Children

Get Your Kid to Speak in a Normal Human Volume

Overcome your child's recurrent nightmares

For Teens - Create a Self-Care Plan

ADHD - You deserve support from family and friends

ADHD - Accommodations for Reading, Writing and Math

Raise a Body-Postive Kid

IEP Writing - A How-To Guide

For Teens - If you learn a friend is anorexic or bulemic

ADHD - Will medications change my child's brain?

11 Signs of Psychiatric Disorder in a Child

IEP - Make Sure It's Really Working

ADHD and Sugar - Is There a Connection?

ADHD and Autism - How are the Signs Different?

ADHD - When Your Teen Stops Taking Their Meds

Talking Sex with Your LGBTQ Teen

Survive the After-School ADHD Witching Hour

Make Sure Your Child's IEP Is Implemented Properly

Airport Security and Children with Special Needs

What to teach your kids instead of "stranger danger"

Tips from an EMT about emergencies and special needs kids

Adaptive apparel - what you need to know

Kinder time-out that really works

Dyslexia - setting up children to feel like failures

Autism - can therapy help those who feel too much?

ADHD - When medication wears off

Services beyond the school year for students with IEPs

Connecting with general education teachers

Bullying your child is not good parenting

ADHD - A teen's guide to medications

IEP - Tips for a Positive Experience

Help Kids Concentrate in the Age of Digital Distraction

Creating Schools that Fit Our Kids

Anxiety Medication for Dummies

IEPs - Watch Out for Vague Words

IEP Goals - Most Common Flaws

Eating Disorders - 7 Red Flags

Bullying on the Bus - What to Do

Autism - The Lost Girls

Autism - Stop Trying to Cure Me

Teenage Girls Face Impossible Expectations

Help Kids be Better at Making Friends

7 Things to Tell the Teacher Ab9ut Your Child

IDEA - Ten Tips to Improve Your Child's Special Education

Suicide Prevention - Parents Guide and Resources

Autism - How Families Can Empower Themselves

Building a student-centered school

Autism - Decoding the Overlap with ADHD

If School Refuses to Conduct Evaluation

IEP - Extracurricular Activities are Covered

Do Scare Tactics Keep Teens from Using Drugs

Diversity is Not Political Correctness

IEP Meetings - Legal FAQs

Don't Overdiscuss Your Teen's Problems

Anxiety - GAD and Other Common Disorders in Children

504 Plan Blank Form

Prepping Special Education Kids for Life After High School

IEP - Worksheet for Improvements

Trust your gut, not your anxiety

Low self-esteem and self-sabotage

Help your marriage survive your child's drug addiction

Stimming is not a bad thing

I never dreamed my teenage daughter would want to die

Effective discipline for proactive parenting

Dear School - Stop calling to tell me to pick up my kid!

IEP Meetings - Words you should never say

Autism - How to help your child learn and maintain language

Residential schools - What they can do for your child

How NOT to use a special education attorney

Mental Health vs. Mental Illness

Getting Kids to Sleep in Their Own Beds

Five Ways to Improve School Culture

Fake Social Media Can be Hazardous for Your Health

Stop Misusing the Word "Triggered"

School Districts are Not the Enemy

Dependence vs. Addiction

FAS - A Guide for Daily Parenting

Why parents are silent about mental illness

Partner with your child's special educator

IEP - Fight for a strong plan

Dos and don'ts of parent support Facebook groups

When preteens drink and use drugs

Teacher is mean to child with ADHD - What to do

How to be a good friend to someone with a disability

Behavioral treatments at a glance

Voucher programs should be clear on disability rights

ADHD - Should your child take a drug holiday

10 Traits of a Great Occupational Therapist

Overcoming Low Expectations for Students with Disabilities

Inclusion Mistakes Even Good Teachers Make

IEP - The Process of Obtaining

Managing ADHD at Family Gatherings

Holidays Ring Hollow for Some Children with Special Needs

Getting Your Child Included in Your Community

Controlling Bipolar Rage in Children

Helping Resistant Teens into Treatment

Mental Health Days for Kids

Tips if Your Child is Changing Schools

Autism is not a shell surrounding a "normal " child

Healthy Emotional-Social Development of iGen Teens

USED's Regulatory Review - What You Need to Know

Autism - Dark Side of the Stim, Self-Injury

Becoming a Warrior Parent

Problem Child is a Child, Not a Problem

Preventing Eating Disorders in Teens

Psychology of Gifted Children

Ways Parents of Children with Special Needs Can Relax

Keeping Youth Drug-Free - SAMHSA

Awaken Your Child's Full Potential

Behavior Management Strategies

What to Do if You Get a Bad Teacher

ADHD - 12 Rules for Parenting

Build Self=Advocacy in Young Children

Introduction to the Juvenile Justice System

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SAMHSA Fact Sheets for Young Adults and Caregivers

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The Library - Downloadable
articles of interest for our families.