When homework ends in tears: Understanding emotional regulation

When homework ends in tears: Understanding emotional regulation

Christie Sloan
Published on: 14/08/2026

Homework can leave everyone frustrated. When it ends in tears, there may be more going on beneath the surface. Learn how emotional regulation affects homework and what your child may need before they can try again.

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Is Your Child Always Disorganized? It Could Be Executive Functioning Challenges

Is Your Child Always Disorganized? It Could Be Executive Functioning Challenges

Christie Sloan
Published on: 26/06/2026

Is your child constantly losing homework, forgetting assignments, or struggling to stay organized? Learn how executive functioning challenges, not laziness, may be the cause, and discover practical ways to better understand and support your child.

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Why Your Child Can't "Just Start"

Why Your Child Can't "Just Start"

Christie Sloan
Published on: 02/06/2026

Why your child just "can't start" a task? It's call task initiation and is an executive functioning skill that is important when beginning any task. It isn't about motivation, not caring, or defiance. it's about needing support to get going.

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I Didn't Start Out as a Parent Advocate

I Didn't Start Out as a Parent Advocate

Christie Sloan
Published on: 01/06/2026

About me and why I do what I do. I didn't start out an advocate for parents and children. I started out as a mom that was confused, worried, overwhelmed, and often lost. I was able to pivot and start moving in a positive direction to help others.

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