by Richard Selznick Ph.D. | May 26, 2016 | Modern Childhood
It’s that time of year, the time where parents start to let their guard down, but at the same time they stress over what they should be doing with their children to keep them academically on track in the summer. Here are a few pointers to keep in mind for the...
by Richard Selznick Ph.D. | Mar 4, 2016 | Parenting Misc
It’s an admirable goal that parents want to be kept informed of their child’s academic and behavioral progress. In the “Way-Back Machine” before modern technology (yes, that time did exist ), parents were periodically informed about how their child was doing in...
by Richard Selznick Ph.D. | Oct 16, 2015 | Writing Difficulty-Dysgraphia
Open-ended writing can be dreadfully difficult for school-struggling children. Many kids, especially in the early grades, find the task of writing to be overwhelming on a variety of levels. Typically, schools recommend occupational therapy (OT) to address the issue....
by Richard Selznick Ph.D. | Aug 26, 2015 | Parenting Misc
At this point in the season, the pit in the stomach is reforming with back-to-school just around the corner. There are no doubts about, getting everything that your kids need to get their school year off to the best possible start can take a huge toll on your bank...
by Richard Selznick Ph.D. | May 29, 2015 | School/Special Education Misc
Dear School Districts: I know that you are under a lot of pressure these days. There’s tons of regulation coming down the pike – Common Core, Student Growth Initiatives, PARCC and all sorts of other initiatives. I really do try and be understanding. I used to work...
