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With the new school year nearing some children may be feeling anxious.  The start of school, life changes, or transitions can sometimes trigger school refusal, refusal to attend school due to emotional distress.  According to the Anxiety and Depression Associate of America, anxiety-based school refusal affects 2

This summer has flown by and it’s time to start thinking about the 2013-2014 school year. Parents have to start the back-to-school preparations such as shopping for school supplies, new clothes, shoes and backpacks. The more organized you are the better. Download the school supplies lists from

One of the most important gifts you can give a child is to teach them how to become an independent thinker.  Mastering independent thinking empowers a child to develop critical problem solving skills.  Independent thinkers are good team leaders because they consider different backgrounds and ideas of

Come visit the Brock’s Academy booth at the 13th Annual Autism Day at Jubilee Farm in Carnation, WA on Saturday, August 10, 2013 from 11am – 4pm.  We will have wacky hair spray and tattoos for the kids!  This is a FREE event sponsored by families and

Now that school is out are you finding that your child or teenager is watching too much TV or playing on the Xbox, tablet or phone constantly?  In today’s world of technology it can be difficult for parents to limit screen time without creating an argument. Here

certainly How can you tell if your child is gifted?  Some of the early signs your child may be gifted is their grasp of language skills.  If your child tends to speak fast and use more advanced vocabulary for their age, they may be gifted.  They also

  Many students struggle in school and unless they are diagnosed with a disability they will not receive special education services.  Without a diagnosis, the teacher may incorrectly assume the student has a behavioral problem or not give the student the attention they need.  Many parents are

  As competition for college admission stiffens, more and more parents are turning to tutors to supplement their child’s education.  According to an article in SmartMoney Magazine, “The fastest-growing group of tutoring consumers is high school students, driven by cutthroat competition for college admission.” “We have students making

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  Research has shown children can lose up to three months of academic progress during the summer months. Reading is fundamental!  To help prevent learning loss, also known as the “Summer Slide,” reading a minimum of four books over the summer can help keep young minds stimulated