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Wandering Attention at School: Not Always a Disorder, Sometimes a Difference

When Focus Seems to Drift You're sitting at the kitchen table after dinner, your child’s homework untouched, the pencil rolling across the floor. You mention math problems and their eyes fog over. Again. You wonder if it’s time for an evaluation, or if this is just

My Child Says They Hate School: What Can I Do to Help?

When 'I hate school' becomes a daily refrain It's a phrase no parent wants to hear: “I hate school.” Often shouted through tears, whispered in defeat, or muttered under breath after another tough day. If your child between the ages of 6 and 12 says they

How to Help a Child Who Struggles to Fit Into School

When School Doesn’t Feel Like a Safe Place You're not imagining things, and you’re not alone. If your child dreads going to school, cries at homework time, or seems tuned out in class—or even worse, comes home looking like they’ve been through a battle—

Understanding the 'Disruptive' Student: What’s Really Going On Beneath the Surface?

When Your Child Is the One Who “Can’t Sit Still” It’s that sinking feeling at parent-teacher conferences. The teacher uses words like "disruptive," "needs to focus," or "can’t sit still." You smile politely, but inside, you’re exhausted. You’ve tried

What to Do If Your Child Doesn’t Understand Instructions at School

When a Simple Instruction Becomes an Obstacle “Take out your notebook and write three sentences about what you did this weekend.” For many children, that’s a clear and simple task. But for others—maybe yours—it’s like deciphering a foreign language. They might sit there, confused, frozen, or

Daydreamer or Highly Sensitive? How to Understand Your Child’s Classroom Behavior

Is my child off in their own world—or feeling everything too deeply? You're sitting at the dinner table, textbook open. Your child stares out the window, spoon hovering mid-air, lost in thought. Or maybe they're curled up tightly in their chair, tears welling up after

Why Are Kids Who Don't Fit the Mold So Often Punished at School?

When Your Child Doesn’t Fit the Mold It’s one of the most painful things to witness as a parent—your child, bright and full of potential, repeatedly coming home from school with another note from the teacher. Another punishment. Another consequence for not sitting still, not following exact

What If Boredom at School Is the Real Reason Your Child Is Struggling?

When "I Hate School" Really Means "I'm Bored" You're packing the lunchbox before work, trying to coax your 8-year-old into tying their shoes, when it spills out again: "School is so boring." You sigh. Another morning battle, another episode of

How to Understand the Real Needs Behind Your Child’s School Behavior

When behavior is really a message One of the most challenging parts of parenting a school-aged child is deciphering the gap between what a child does and what they actually need. A slammed backpack, a sudden refusal to do homework, or that note from the teacher about “disruptive behavior” can

What to Do When the School Thinks Your Child Is Just Being Lazy

The Crushing Weight of a Label Imagine this: You're seated in yet another parent-teacher meeting, scanning the teacher's face for clues on how your child is doing. Then, it comes out—maybe gently, maybe not: "He seems very capable, but he doesn’t apply himself.

Should You Worry If Your Child Doesn’t Want to Participate in Class?

When Silence Speaks Louder Than Words You’ve attended every parent-teacher meeting, read every comment in the school diary, and still, you keep hearing the same thing: "He’s so quiet in class." "She doesn’t raise her hand." "He doesn’t engage much."

Understanding Your Child's Atypical Behavior at School: What’s Really Going On?

When Your Child Doesn’t Fit the Mold You might recognize the scene: another call from the school describing how your child interrupted the lesson, refused to sit down, didn't follow instructions, or acted out in a way that seemed defiant or disruptive. You hang up with your

Can't Sit Still: Is It a Learning Challenge or Just High Energy?

The fine line between active and overwhelmed Maria, a mom of three, shared something with me recently. Her youngest—an energetic 8-year-old named Luca—was constantly in motion. He sang while brushing his teeth, danced while getting dressed, spun in the kitchen during dinner prep. But when it came to

Challenging Snap Judgments About Your Child's Behavior at School

Seeing Beyond the Behavior It happens so quickly. A teacher calls, a note is sent home, or a comment is made at pick-up: “Your child is being disruptive.” “They don’t listen in class.” “They’re lazy.” For parents of children aged 6 to 12, especially those navigating learning difficulties

How to Help a Child Who Struggles to Follow Instructions at School

When Simple Instructions Aren’t So Simple You're sitting across from the teacher at yet another parent-teacher meeting, a familiar knot forming in your stomach. Your child is bright, curious, even imaginative, but there it is again—"He doesn't follow instructions" or "She

My Child Is Labeled as Disrespectful: What’s Really Going On?

When defiance masks something deeper You get another call from school. Your son was “insolent” again in class today. He interrupted the teacher, rolled his eyes when asked to follow instructions, and refused to complete his worksheet. As the teacher describes his behavior, you can hear the exhaustion in her

What If My Child Needs to Learn Differently?

The Quiet Struggle Behind the Homework Table Every evening seems to end the same way: your child slumped over their homework, you trying to stay patient, the clock ticking past dinnertime. Maybe you’ve started to wonder, "Why is this all so hard for them when it seems easier

When Your Child Starts to Tune Out at School: Understand First, Then Act

Signs of School Disengagement Aren’t Always Obvious You're helping your child with their homework again, and there it is—the blank stare. Maybe it’s the math worksheet they won’t even touch, or the book report they’ve been putting off for days. You try to

Is Fidgeting in Class Always a Behavior Problem?

Rethinking the Restless Child You’ve sat through another parent-teacher conference. Another note home. Another phone call with that heavy sigh on the other end. “He just won’t sit still.” “She’s constantly interrupting.” “Maybe it's discipline at home?” As a parent, you start to wonder: is

How to Support a Curious Child Who Struggles in School

When Curiosity Meets Challenges Your child lights up at the mention of volcanoes, keeps asking why the moon follows the car, and devours documentaries you picked at random. And yet—school is a daily battle. You see their bright, curious mind, but they come home defeated from math class, avoid

Why Doesn't My Child Understand Like the Other Kids?

When School Feels Like a Foreign Language It’s hard to watch your child struggle while their classmates seem to absorb lessons so easily. You sit with them at the kitchen table, correcting a simple math problem for the fifth time. They look up at you, frustrated, sometimes tearful, and

How to Uncover the Real Reasons Behind Your Child's Lack of Interest in School

When Your Child Starts to Withdraw From Learning It usually starts subtly. Your child sighs at the mention of homework. They stall, make excuses, or suddenly “forget” their assignments. Maybe their backpack becomes a black hole—you stop seeing finished work or even school announcements. As a parent, the worry

Myths About Inattentive Kids at School — What Parents Really Need to Know

The Truth Behind Inattention: More Than Just Not Paying Attention If you're the parent of a child between 6 and 12 who's often told they're “not paying attention” at school, you're not alone. Maybe your child fidgets constantly, stares out the window

He Keeps Getting Punished at School: Is It Really Just Bad Behavior?

When Misunderstood Behavior Becomes a Pattern You're sitting in yet another parent-teacher meeting, listening patiently as your child’s teacher explains—in the gentlest way possible—that your child disrupted the class, again. Maybe he refused to complete an assignment. Maybe she talked back. Maybe it was as

Fatigue, Inattention, Defiance: Subtle Signs Your Child May Be Struggling Emotionally

When School Becomes a Silent Battle You're watching your child across the dinner table. They’re distracted, brushing peas across the plate instead of eating. Earlier today, another note came home from school: "Having difficulty paying attention in class again." Yesterday, the tantrum at homework hour