Decoding Learning Differences with Kimberlynn Lavelle

When you consider your own child’s day, what have you noticed? Some people are naturally “morning people” (me!) and others are naturally “night owls” (my husband!) Additionally, younger kids tend to do well in the mornings. Teenagers tend to become night owls. But even within those generalities, we have to always be mindful of exactly what is true for our children. While you probably know instantly whether your child is a night owl or a morning person, or something in between, what about the rest of

Several years ago, I had a student, “Jake” with ADHD and anger/aggression problems. We tried various things to help him and all did some good, but the thing I most wanted to change for him, I had zero control over. Jake would come to school every day with snacks that contained at or near zero nutrition. But plenty of sugar and calories. One day it was an entire sleeve of Thin Mint Girl Scout Cookies. Another day it was a massive bag of “Takis”. Other days he would actually only have money to buy a