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A case against "normal" and "appropriate" behavior
Episode 33
As kids go through the school systems and grow up in general, they're taught a lot about how to act "appropriately" in different situations. There's …
4 years, 4 months ago
When "compliance" does more harm than good (with ADHD and Autism)
Episode 32
"Behavior management" approaches are often used with kids who have diagnoses of ADHD, autism. Usually these approaches focus on giving rewards for go…
4 years, 4 months ago
3 skills kids with ADHD need to overcome procrastination
Episode 31
When kids with ADHD avoid difficult work, it's easy to assume they have a "behavior problem", that they don't care, or that they're just lazy. But th…
4 years, 5 months ago
Supporting executive functioning at home and school
Episode 30
If you're supporting kids who need help with executive functioning, academic skills, and language, it can be hard to figure out exactly how to interv…
4 years, 5 months ago
Literacy skills and technology: The pros and cons
Episode 29
In episode 29 of the Are they 18 yet?™ podcast, I did part 3 of a 3-part series on literacy (you can find parts 1 and 2 in episodes 27 and 28.)
Since…
4 years, 5 months ago
How to help kids become fluent readers and spellers
Episode 28
Figuring out how to help kids learn to spell can be confusing. If you've ever helped one of your kids or students spell a word, only to have them for…
4 years, 5 months ago
Is texting affecting spelling and reading skills?
Episode 27
With all the technology and texting kids are doing these days, I often find myself wondering if kids are getting enough "good" practice with spelling…
4 years, 6 months ago
Does your family need a new operating system? (with Kate Wendell)
Episode 26
We're always updating the operating systems on our devices, but do we ever think about updating the "operating system" we use to live our lives? The …
4 years, 6 months ago
The problem with positive thinking
Episode 25
In this episode, I talk about "toxic positivity" in both the parenting and professional communities for therapists and teachers.
If you've ever felt …
4 years, 6 months ago
Building creativity and independence through play (with Drew Vernon)
Episode 24
In this episode, I talk with Drew Vernon about how to help kids develop a natural sense of curiosity and ability to tell stories. Drew currently work…
4 years, 6 months ago