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If you’re parenting or teaching a dysregulated child, you’ve probably already felt this: the meltdowns, the shutdowns, the constant power...

Let’s talk about something we don’t talk about enough: the massive role technology — especially video games — is playing in childhood...

Let’s start with a question few people are asking: Are we labeling personality as pathology? Too many children are being diagnosed with...

We need to talk about something uncomfortable: the way video games are affecting our kids—not just their behavior, but their ability to...

By Mikaela Ostrander Now that you’ve got the “Three Strikes” strategy  in your toolbox, let’s talk about the other  side of the coin—the...

By Mikaela Ostrander Every child is different. Every child needs  something different. But if you’ve ever worked with pragmatic,...

By: Mikaela Ostrander Not all challenging behaviors come from anger or defiance. Sometimes, they come from deep discomfort, traum or a...

By: Mikaela Ostrander Every student brings a unique energy and way of seeing the world — and sometimes, that energy can feel overwhelming...

By: Mikaela Ostrander Inclusion was supposed to be the answer. The laws were written with the best of intentions — every child deserves...

Do You Think Kids’ Behavior Is Justified Because of the System? No. I think it’s understood  because of the system — and redirected  with...

By: Mikaela Ostrander I want to share a story that’s stuck with me — because it reveals so much about what’s really going on behind some...

1 in 5 kids has dyslexia — but most go unidentified and unsupported. In this video, we break down why dyslexia is so misunderstood, how the system is failing students, and what the Science of Reading offers as a solution. No diagnosis needed — just the right tools, mindset, and action. Let’s finally get it right. 🔗 More resources at MindChild.net #Dyslexia #ScienceOfReading #MindChild

By: Mikaela Ostrander I want to share a story that’s stuck with me — because it reveals so much about what’s really going on behind some...

For decades, reading instruction in American schools has been based on approaches that feel good — but aren’t grounded in science. The rise of whole language and balanced literacy left millions of children behind, especially those with dyslexia. In this post, we explore how this shift happened, why it failed, and what it will take to bring structured, evidence-based literacy back into the classroom.

Most school systems are only set up to support 2 out of the 16 personality types — leaving the majority of students misunderstood, mislabeled, and disengaged. This post explores what happens when we try to fit students like the expressive, energetic ESFP into a rigid academic mold, and proposes a bold yet practical alternative: schools designed like specialized programs that honor different learning styles and personalities. Core academics and standards don’t have to disappea

By Mikaela Ostrander Hey there, and welcome to Stories by a Teacher . This is where I’ll be sharing real-life moments from the classroom...

Introduction: 16 personalities, the history of the education system, and where to go from here

By Mikaela Ostrander If there’s one thing I could shout from the rooftops to every educator, policymaker, and parent, it’s this: literacy...

by Mikaela Ostrander Hi there — I’m Mikaela Ostrander. I’m a special education teacher and speech-language pathology assistant with a...