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Supporting Your Child Through Friendship Challenges
Parenting, Social-Emotional Development Rebecca MurrayMetzger Psy.D 12/22/25 Parenting, Social-Emotional Development Rebecca MurrayMetzger Psy.D 12/22/25

Supporting Your Child Through Friendship Challenges

When your child struggles with friendships, knowing how to support them without fixing or forcing social connections can make all the difference.

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Alternative Educational Approaches When Traditional School Isn't Working
Educational Decisions, Parenting Rebecca MurrayMetzger Psy.D 12/11/25 Educational Decisions, Parenting Rebecca MurrayMetzger Psy.D 12/11/25

Alternative Educational Approaches When Traditional School Isn't Working

When traditional school isn't meeting your child's needs, understanding your educational options can open new paths to success and well-being.

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Talking to Children About Their Learning Differences
Parenting, Educational Advocacy Rebecca MurrayMetzger Psy.D 12/4/25 Parenting, Educational Advocacy Rebecca MurrayMetzger Psy.D 12/4/25

Talking to Children About Their Learning Differences

Discover how to have honest, empowering conversations with your child about their learning differences using neurodiversity-affirming language.

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Understanding and Supporting Children Who Resist School
Social-Emotional, Parenting Rebecca MurrayMetzger Psy.D 11/27/25 Social-Emotional, Parenting Rebecca MurrayMetzger Psy.D 11/27/25

Understanding and Supporting Children Who Resist School

School refusal is a serious concern that reflects underlying emotional distress. Understanding the causes and responding with compassion can help your child return to school successfully.

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Preparing Your Child for Testing: Reducing Anxiety and Ensuring Valid Results
Assessment & Testing, Parenting Rebecca MurrayMetzger Psy.D 11/20/25 Assessment & Testing, Parenting Rebecca MurrayMetzger Psy.D 11/20/25

Preparing Your Child for Testing: Reducing Anxiety and Ensuring Valid Results

Thoughtful preparation can help your child approach testing with curiosity rather than anxiety, ensuring results that accurately reflect their abilities and needs.

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Choosing Between Public and Private School for Children with Learning Differences
Parenting, Educational Decisions Rebecca MurrayMetzger Psy.D 11/13/25 Parenting, Educational Decisions Rebecca MurrayMetzger Psy.D 11/13/25

Choosing Between Public and Private School for Children with Learning Differences

Choosing the right school for your child with learning differences requires understanding what each option offers and what your child needs to thrive academically and emotionally.


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When Siblings Have Different Learning Needs
Parenting, Educational Decisions Rebecca MurrayMetzger Psy.D 11/6/25 Parenting, Educational Decisions Rebecca MurrayMetzger Psy.D 11/6/25

When Siblings Have Different Learning Needs

Navigating the unique learning profiles of multiple children requires balance, flexibility, and strategies that honor each child's individual needs while strengthening family bonds.

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Creating ADHD-Friendly Homework Routines
ADHD, Parenting Rebecca MurrayMetzger Psy.D 10/2/25 ADHD, Parenting Rebecca MurrayMetzger Psy.D 10/2/25

Creating ADHD-Friendly Homework Routines

Transform homework time from daily battles into successful learning sessions with these proven ADHD-friendly strategies and environmental modifications.


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PDA is Not Disobedience: How to Meet Your Autistic Child's Pervasive Drive for Autonomy
Autism, Parenting Rebecca MurrayMetzger Psy.D 7/24/25 Autism, Parenting Rebecca MurrayMetzger Psy.D 7/24/25

PDA is Not Disobedience: How to Meet Your Autistic Child's Pervasive Drive for Autonomy

When your autistic child refuses to do something one day that they willingly did the day prior, or they melt down over simple tasks they've done many times before, it's easy to feel frustrated and wonder if they're just being defiant.

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Building Resilience in Children with Learning Differences
Parenting, Learning Differences Rebecca MurrayMetzger Psy.D 7/3/25 Parenting, Learning Differences Rebecca MurrayMetzger Psy.D 7/3/25

Building Resilience in Children with Learning Differences

Helping kids build resilience—the ability to bounce back after hard days, keep trying when things feel tough, and believe in their own potential—is one of the most important things we can do.

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