The Damage of Comparison (and Why “Everyone Else Can Do This” Hurts)
Few phrases damage confidence faster than comparison. “Everyone else can do this” sends a clear...
From “What’s Wrong With You?” to “What Do You Need?”
This question changes everything. “What’s wrong with you?” focuses on blame.“What do you need?” focuses...
Why “Just Try Harder” Doesn’t Work…(and What Does)
“Just try harder” sounds encouraging—until you’re the child hearing it. For neurodivergent students, effort is...
Thriving with a Noisy Brain: Living Loudly with Auditory Processing Disorder
If you’ve ever felt like you’re trying to tune in to one radio station while...
Why Sadness Feels Bigger Than Happiness: Understanding the Emotional World of a Dyslexic Child
by: Rebecca Griffith, M.Ed., C-SLDS “Mom, happiness gets this much,” my six-year-old daughter Eloise said,...
A Fresh Mindset for the New Year
by Christy Olsson, B.A., CALT, Director of New Student Development "Some parents express concern about...
Practice Makes Progress
We all know the saying, “Practice makes perfect.” However, it really should say, “Practice makes...
Fostering a “Growth Mindset”
Carol Dweck, a Harvard-educated professor, coined the phrase "growth mindset" in her book Mindset: The...
