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Let's Pause Together Before the Big Rush

Let's Pause Together Before the Big Rush

Noriko Abenojar
Published on: 24/05/2026

Before summer rush begins, reflect on your child’s growth and your own wins from this past year before everything speeds up.

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Who's Shaping Your Child’s Social Growth?

Who's Shaping Your Child’s Social Growth?

Noriko Abenojar
Published on: 03/06/2025

Help your child thrive with the "My 5 People Framework"—a intentional tool mapping out the key adults and peers driving your child's social-emotional growth.

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Real-Life Tasks That Build Executive Functioning and Social Skills-Part 2 of 2

Real-Life Tasks That Build Executive Functioning and Social Skills-Part 2 of 2

Noriko Abenojar
Published on: 16/04/2025

Real-world chores build kids' planning and empathy. Engaging their frontal lobes in shared tasks minimizes negative peer interactions and fosters collaborative social growth.

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Real-Life Tasks That Build Executive Functioning and Social Skills-Part 1 of 2

Real-Life Tasks That Build Executive Functioning and Social Skills-Part 1 of 2

Noriko Abenojar
Published on: 14/04/2025

Everyday tasks like movie nights or grocery shopping build critical executive functioning. By guiding kids through budgeting and planning, parents naturally teach perspective-taking and emotional regulation.

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Five Years Later: The Pandemic and Social/Emotional Impact on Our Kids

Five Years Later: The Pandemic and Social/Emotional Impact on Our Kids

Noriko Abenojar
Published on: 02/04/2025

Five years post-pandemic, anxious kids still face social hesitation. Stuck with rigid digital game rules, they missed out on the messy, real-life group conflicts crucial for building emotional flexibility.

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IEP 504 Plan and the Current State of the Department of Education

IEP 504 Plan and the Current State of the Department of Education

Noriko Abenojar
Published on: 20/03/2025

With educational changes sparking uncertainty, it is crucial to understand how an IEP or 504 plan supports special education. Keep informed on how potential federal shifts could impact your child's legal learning accommodations.

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