<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[JAM Teaching]]></title><description><![CDATA[JAM Teaching]]></description><link>https://www.jamteaching.com/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Sun, 02 Aug 2026 00:17:47 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.jamteaching.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Meltdowns, Shutdowns, and Defiance: Why Your Child’s “Hard Time” Looks the Way It Does]]></title><description><![CDATA[If you have ever stood in your kitchen, paralyzed by the sight of your child sobbing over a sandwich that was cut into squares instead of triangles, or if you’ve spent an hour staring at the back of your teenager’s head while they refuse to acknowledge your existence, you know a very specific kind of exhaustion. In those moments, our parent-brains tend to go to a dark place. We think: Is this my fault? Did I spoil them? Why are they being so difficult? At JAM, we want to start by normalizing...]]></description><link>https://www.jamteaching.com/post/meltdowns-shutdowns-and-defiance-why-your-child-s-hard-time-looks-the-way-it-does</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a63cc9e59dc3f2805c6e06d</guid><category><![CDATA[Behaviors]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 20:38:24 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/1c9c1e_00794a3cf9064f82bd919fcd8add81bd~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>julia4610</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[5 Questions to Ask at Your Next School Meeting]]></title><description><![CDATA[School meetings can feel intimidating for many parents. Whether the conversation involves academic progress, behavioral concerns, or executive functioning challenges, families often walk into these meetings hoping to advocate for their child but unsure what to ask. There are usually multiple educators present. Data and reports are discussed quickly. Educational language and acronyms can make it difficult to follow the conversation. At JAM Teaching and Consulting, one of the most common things...]]></description><link>https://www.jamteaching.com/post/5-questions-to-ask-at-your-next-school-meeting</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a63cc0959dc3f2805c6df09</guid><category><![CDATA[School and Advocacy]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 20:35:35 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/1c9c1e_0fc941d45ecc419f91746c2d9b623170~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>julia4610</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Progress Isn’t Linear — and That’s Not Failure]]></title><description><![CDATA[Parents often hope that once a child begins making progress, improvement will continue steadily. Homework becomes easier. Organization improves. Confidence grows. And sometimes it does—for a while. But then a setback appears. Assignments are forgotten again. Homework becomes difficult. Emotional frustration returns. Parents often feel discouraged during these moments, wondering if the progress was temporary. At JAM Teaching and Consulting, we remind families of something important. Progress...]]></description><link>https://www.jamteaching.com/post/progress-isn-t-linear-and-that-s-not-failure</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a63cb3f424f5a9980a922e3</guid><category><![CDATA[Parenting]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 20:31:55 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/1c9c1e_8e68d39b2f054d3f95ad97046058062d~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>julia4610</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why Skill-Building Beats Worksheets]]></title><description><![CDATA[When summer arrives, many parents feel pressure to keep academic skills sharp. Workbooks appear.Online programs are purchased.Daily worksheets become part of the routine. The intention is understandable. Parents want their children to stay academically prepared and avoid losing progress over the summer. But for many children, especially those who struggle with executive functioning or school-related stress, worksheets are rarely the most effective way to build lasting skills. At JAM Teaching...]]></description><link>https://www.jamteaching.com/post/why-skill-building-beats-worksheets</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a63ca6659dc3f2805c6daed</guid><category><![CDATA[How Kids Learn]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 20:28:40 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/1c9c1e_dbe04b0faf2142d6a32cd1301a96170f~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>julia4610</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Role of Play in Executive Functioning]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Role of Play in Executive Functioning When parents think about skill development, they often imagine structured activities. Tutoring sessions. Practice worksheets. Organized lessons. But one of the most powerful tools for developing executive functioning skills is something far simpler. Play. At JAM Teaching and Consulting, we often remind families that play is not the opposite of learning. Play is learning. How Play Builds Executive Functioning Many types of play naturally require...]]></description><link>https://www.jamteaching.com/post/the-role-of-play-in-executive-functioning</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a63c88d532301fe59f93a5d</guid><category><![CDATA[How Kids Learn]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 20:21:20 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/1c9c1e_6a9685deab034575ae151f8b45c9d074~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>julia4610</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>