Alex Anderson-Kahl, Ed.S., NCSP
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Interviews and expert commentary on what helps children at home and at school, from the school psychologist and parent coach behind Raise Strong.
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Parenting and connection
School and learning
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Can ADHD simulators help you understand ADHD?
Alex discusses what simulations can show about distraction and why they can’t capture everyone’s experience.
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Why school start times don’t fit the workday
Alex puts the school day in historical context in a story about the gap between school and work schedules.
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What weather-related school closures mean for kids
Alex explains what students can lose when a school closes, from familiar routines to a sense of belonging.
Emotional well-being
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When children take on adult responsibilities
In a family’s story about parentification, Alex explains how children can become so attuned to a parent’s needs that they lose sight of their own.
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A back-to-school mental health guide for teens
Alex talks about listening to teens without jumping straight into problem-solving.
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Teen screen time and sleep
Alex comments on the relationship between sleep and emotional well-being during adolescence.
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