Dyslexia and Emotional Intelligence
Most people associate dyslexia with letter reversal and reading difficulty. While these commonly appear in dyslexic individuals, dyslexia can affect so much more than just reading skills. Another common trait in dyslexic individuals is higher emotional intelligence. In a 2020 study done by the University of California, researchers found that children with dyslexia showed a […]
What’s Your Discipline Style?
How parents choose to discipline their children can be a touchy subject. Some styles work best for certain families and not for others. Different cultures, religions, and even age groups often have different values surrounding discipline. We are not going to tell you how to discipline your children! But we will outline some of the […]
Difficulty With Emotional Management
Lots of people have trouble managing emotions. Many adults spend their entire lives working on emotional management, and some never fully master it. So it should be no surprise when we encounter children who lack the skills necessary to manage their emotions. It isn’t something we’re born knowing how to do. We need to learn […]
The Benefits of Martial Arts for Kids
Martial arts, like Karate and Jiu Jitsu, are thousands of years old. They originated in Asia as forms of self-defense. Now, while they are still extremely effective methods of self-defense, they serve several other purposes. Practicing martial arts can be especially beneficial to kids, particularly those who have academic or behavioral challenges. An important principle […]
What is Social-Emotional Learning?
Core academic subjects are not the only topics that need to be taught in school. Despite the constant spotlight on reading, writing, math, science, social studies, and related subjects, it is also crucial that students have access to a high quality social-emotional learning curriculum. Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) is a process students go through to develop […]
Teaching Emotional Regulation
Most children struggle with emotional regulation at some point. Even just recognizing their emotional response to situations can be tough for some kids, let alone trying to control how they express their feelings! However, it is a really important skill for them to learn. The good news is there are strategies that will work for […]
What is Inhibitory Control?
Inhibitory control can be thought of as a larger umbrella term for self-control. It is an executive function allowing us to consciously choose our response to a given situation in order to ensure that response is appropriate and will best serve our needs. A person with strong inhibitory control will still have strong emotional reactions […]
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