by Julie F. Skolnick M.A., J.D. | Nov 28, 2016 | educators, Parents, School, Strategies, teachers
My client’s second grade son came home in tears the other day. Usually a happy child, on this particular day he communicated his feelings in response to a teacher’s strategy for “good behavior.” Apparently the teacher issues stickers to children who can “behave,” who... by Julie F. Skolnick M.A., J.D. | Oct 23, 2016 | educators, Gifted Adults, Home, Parents, School, teachers
Parents and teachers often talk to me about behavior. “What can we do about this behavior?” “How can we stop the behavior?” “I can’t deal with this behavior.” In order to durably address challenging behavior, we first have to understand it. Behavior is communication.... by Julie F. Skolnick M.A., J.D. | Sep 30, 2016 | educators, Gifted Adults, Home, Parents, School, Strategies
Recently I articulated a theory – something I’ve thought for a long time – but now formulated into a hypothesis and conclusion of why smart kids, with learning disabilities or differences often exhibit challenging behavior and fail to reach their potential. The... by Julie F. Skolnick M.A., J.D. | Jul 28, 2016 | educators, Home, Parents, School, Strategies, teachers
Leggo my Ego There is no room for ego in parenting or teaching. Remember the breakfast waffle commercial where an Eggo waffle pops out of the toaster and siblings simultaneously grab for it and shout “Leggo my Eggo?” I imagine this going on inside a parent or... by Julie F. Skolnick M.A., J.D. | Oct 29, 2014 | educators, Home, Parents, School, Strategies, teachers
I’ve been thinking a lot about the effect of words used in psychological diagnoses; particularly for the diagnoses of ADHD and Gifted. Yep, “Gifted” is a diagnosis. I was surprised too. When my 5 year old was diagnosed ADHD and Gifted, I didn’t think the Gifted part...
