Open the Door to Understanding: Talking to Your Child About Psychological Testing

Is your child scheduled for a psychological evaluation? It’s natural to feel a mix of emotions – concern, curiosity, maybe even a bit of apprehension. It’s equally important to remember that your child might be feeling the same way, perhaps even more so. Starting the Conversation: Honesty and Reassurance When it comes to discussing the […]

Raising Children with Compassion

There are three key principles of compassion: “I share this world with others,” “I feel for other people and they feel for me,” and “I am capable of helping others.” It is understandable for parents to want to see their child act with empathy and kindness, but fostering compassion requires a proactive approach from parents. […]

Overcoming Anxiety: Preparing for the First Day of School

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Every year, parents and children seem to feel the first day of school quickly approaching. There’s that strange month between the ease of family vacations and the hectic rhythms of school mornings and homework. Parents go through the school supply checklists and make their shopping trips for binders and shoes and pencils. Our children realize […]

Getting Your Child’s IEP Ready for School

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Colorado Center for Assessment and Counseling provides in-depth reports to all child testing clients for IEP requirements As parents and students begin the new school year, we thought it would be helpful to give some tips to parents with children who have IEPs. Whether your child changes schools, or if you are looking for a […]

Summer With ADHD

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7 Strategies for Supporting Your Children with ADHD Over the Summer Break With the school year coming to a close, many parents start to think about (read: cringe in fear) how summer will look for their children. School is organized, structured, and clear in its expectations, but the summer is far from it. We all […]