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Covid and Education: The Loss of Connectedness
posted: Apr. 25, 2022.
I previously wrote about the fact that teaching is, in part, an emotional activity, and that the absence or diminution of connectedness between teachers and students triggered by covid, particularly Read more -
What is A Comprehensive Assessment for SLD? RTI, PSW, and the Disagreements in the Field
posted: Mar. 09, 2021.
The debate in the field on what constitutes a comprehensive assessment for SLD rages on as those who argue for a smaller role for Read more -
Teaching Is an Emotional Activity: “Hugging” Students with Words
posted: Feb. 22, 2021.
If anyone ever had a doubt about the fact that teaching is, in part, an emotional activity, the fallout from remote learning makes it Read more -
Talking with Kids About the Attack on the Capitol: Here We Go Again
posted: Jan. 08, 2021.
As if the pandemic were not enough, the attack on the capitol represented another traumatic event about which we need to be speaking Read more -
Remote Instruction and the Absence of Connectedness
posted: Dec. 17, 2020.
In polling the students with whom I have been speaking about remote instruction, the primary complaint they have is the lack of interaction with Read more -
The Homework Dilemma: A Primary Source of Parent-Child Conflict During Covid
posted: Dec. 08, 2020.
One of the most frequent complaints I am hearing during covid is that kids are not doing their homework or not completing it satisfactorily. Read more -
Remote Instruction, Parent-Student Conflict, and the Need to Consult: Part 11
posted: Nov. 18, 2020.
In my previous blog, I began to share the importance of understanding children’s unreasonable and illogical behaviors in order to craft a successful response. Read more -
Keep ‘Em Flying: A Formula for Navigating the Covid Period
posted: Nov. 11, 2020.
Many years ago I had the good fortune of studying with one of the pioneers of family therapy, Dr. Carl Whitaker, and one of his disciples, Dr. David Keith, a Read more
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Remote Instruction, Parent-Student Conflict, and the Need to Consult
posted: Oct. 29, 2020.
In a recent blog, I outlined the challenges inherent in conducting remote instruction with students whose executive functioning was being sorely challenged. Some of the most prominent challenges come from Read more
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School is Open: Signs Parents Should Look for in Kids That Indicate Trouble May Be Brewing
posted: Oct. 28, 2020.
I recently wrote about the emotional fallout of returning to school, including the fact that reduced time schedules for in-person instruction and smaller classes which may not include best friends Read more -
Emotional Contagion in the Age of Covid
posted: Oct. 28, 2020.
While the news is dominated by concern about catching covid, there is another powerful contagion at work that has been propelling individuals to act in both constructive and destructive ways. Read more -
The Emotional Fallout of Schools Re-Opening: Considering The Mental Health Needs of All
posted: Oct. 28, 2020.
As stakeholders debate the medical pros and cons of in-person vs. remote return to instruction, it is of equal importance to consider the mental health needs of all involved. Re-experiencing Read more -
The Importance of Attending to and Enhancing Relationships Between Stakeholders During School Re-Opening: Saying and Hearing Everything
posted: Oct. 28, 2020.
The basic psychological principles of saying everything, willingness to listen to everything, joining, and sustaining/building relationships apply even more than usual during the covid period. With so much uncertainty, Margaret Read more -
Emotional Contagion in the Age of Covid
posted: Oct. 28, 2020.
While the news is dominated by concern about catching covid, there is another powerful contagion at work that has been propelling individuals to act in both constructive and destructive ways. Read more -
Worried About Your Student’s Progress During Remote Learning? Benchmarking and Progress Monitoring Can Help
posted: Oct. 28, 2020.
The sudden school closures this past spring catapulted school districts into the realm of remote instruction with little preparation. Virtual learning was the safest way to attend classes; however, some Read more -
To Test or Not to Test: The Pros and Cons of Remote and in-Person Testing During Covid
posted: Oct. 28, 2020.
Like many other aspects of life during covid, the decision about whether to test, and, if so, whether to test remotely or in-person has raised many issues to consider. The Read more