parental communication
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Spon’t Be a Braggart
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“My kid is the star of the basketball team, gets “A’s” on everything, and has perfect friends.” Um…no, he’s not, and no he doesn’t. Other parents will see right through these claims and most likely will run the other way. While this might be true for a very small percentage of students, this is not…
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“Spon’t” Forget to Keep Good Records
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Not for your kid, but for yourself. Sometimes, we parents underestimate the number of forms, contracts, statements, or correspondence we get for a typical child let alone a child with a disability. Families will benefit from a neat and orderly record system. If you prefer to keep the records online, it is advisable to store…
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How to Write a Journal Your Children Will Read
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I think it is safe to say that as parents we want the best for our children. We can’t always blame our children for something bad that happens and we can’t always take credit when things go well. Although, there is an immediate need to teach right from wrong, but there is no urgency to…
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A ‘Timely’ Trick to Manage Behavioral Challenges
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“No, I don’t want to get out of the pool.” “Stop, don’t turn the TV off”! “No, I don’t want to go to the store.” For parents of exceptional children, these verbal protests might seem familiar. These were actual screams from my own child; albeit said a few years ago, but the screaming still rings…
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A FERPA Secret Revealed
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The FERPA— or Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act gives parents the right to discuss and review basic educational documents for their student. When a child is younger, parents are able to discuss any educational records with their child’s teacher. But on that magic birthday—when your child turns 18—parents suddenly become invisible. Citing privacy concerns,…