Brooke Hoertz, OT Coordinator This year, Brooke Hoertz has stepped into the role as our Occupational Therapy Coordinator. She has worked with iLEAD for several years now as a contracted provider, but has finally joined us internally, and we are so thrilled to have her on our team! Brooke earned her Bachelor of Science degree…

As houses are all buzzing with the return to learning, not all students share the same outlook. Prior to the first day, the fears of transition or change can look like tantrums, stomach aches, headaches, or unusual behaviors as each individual copes. It can bring out the worst in all of us! When an anxiety…

Coming back to school is always a change after the summer and even more so after distance learning. Lisa Jo Rudy in Verywellhealth.com suggests “If you can approach the school year with relative low anxiety, provide meaningful preparation and support, and keep your expectations flexible, your child will follow suit.” How can you support your…

Welcome back to school! With another school year ahead, homeschooling parents quickly transition into educators, with children becoming learners. To make this school year become the most successful, follow a few of these ideas. 1: Design a dedicated workspace for classwork. Make sure this workspace is free from distractions, such as televisions or a large…