Special Education Parent Advisory Council (SPED PAC)
To support students with special needs and their families to successfully navigate the support services offered by Knox County Schools and the surrounding community.
Raising Grateful Children
One of the earliest social lessons that children need to learn is how to ask for something politely and then thanking the person who responds to the request. As children grow and learn about being grateful, these skills can improve relationships, develop the ability to empathize, and encourage happiness. So as they develop, it makes sense to look for ways your child can practice these skills . Click the button below for 10 tips on meaningful ways to encourage your child to show appreciation.
The Teen Brain: 7 Things to Know
There are two times in our lives that are important in the development of a healthy brain. Although we hear about the amount of growth that happens early on in infants and children, there is less focus on the amount of development during the teen age years. Due to these changes during this time, teens have some unique needs includes the need for more sleep and a tendency to be more vulnerable to stress. To learn more, click on the link below.
Taming tantrums vs. managing meltdowns
In the previous edition of the newsletter the differences between Tantrums and Meltdowns was discussed. In the article below, tips will be discussed on how to "stop tantrums in their tracks" and managing meltdowns by identifying common triggers. When dealing with meltdowns, it is important to remember that there are three steps in the process including actions to be taken before, during, and after an episode. Click the link below to learn more.
Communication with Youth and Young Adults
One of the biggest challenges of parenting teens is getting them to communicate. So when they discuss a problem that the are having, a parent's natural instinct is to solve the problem. However this tendency can actually reduce your teen's willingness to discuss issues. Why? As young people grow, they will value independence. Sometimes your role is to listen with a sympathetic ear. Click on the link below for tips on how to improve communication with youth.