Hello and welcome back! In this playlist, we’re exploring how to parent and teach each personality type. Today, we’re focusing on the...

When children struggle with reading, the impact doesn’t stop at the classroom door. Illiteracy casts a long shadow, affecting every...

Many people assume that reading is a natural skill — like talking or walking — that children will pick up simply by being exposed to...

Sometimes the mood in the house feels off . Everyone’s cranky. The meltdowns are piling up. You're either yelling or zoning out — and the...

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Parenting is one of the most challenging—and rewarding—jobs out there. But have you ever noticed how much easier it gets when you really...

It’s common for kids with ENTP personalities to be labeled as “oppositional” or “defiant.” But what if much of their challenging behavior...

We’re living in an era where nearly every energetic, distracted, curious, talkative, or impulsive child is being funneled through the...

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 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...

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...

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