A system that identifies children as needing services but doesn’t follow through, she added, is “really failing our kids.”’ McLister, Elwyn’s CEO, said the organization has learned that, in some cases ...

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Ever catch yourself swooping in to fix every little problem for your child? It feels natural to want to protect them, but more parents are starting to do the opposite. They’re stepping back and ...

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‘Failing our kids': Philadelphia's struggle highlights how young learners nationwide miss out on legally mandated support services When Kimberly Halevy's son Joshua was three, she started hearing from ...

When Kimberly Halevy’s son Joshua was three, she started hearing from his preschool that he was acting out. He rarely participated in circle time and had trouble playing with other kids. Halevy’s ...