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02/03/2026

Last week, CHC and REEL hosted Walk a Mile in Their Minds, bringing together clinicians, educators, and local practitioners for an immersive simulation experience.

Through activities focused on dyslexia, ADHD, and sensory overload, including the powerful Make It Stop video, participants gained deeper insight into the daily realities many neurodivergent and 2e learners navigate.

Events like these help strengthen understanding, build more responsive support systems, and empower our community to show up with greater empathy for every learner.

Thank you to everyone who joined us for an evening of reflection, connection, and continued learning. A big thank you to Abby Kirigen, Yael Valek, and Dianna Sadler for collaborating and leading the simulation!

This Black History Month, we’re honoring Black innovators and trailblazers whose brilliance helped shape the world we kn...
02/02/2026

This Black History Month, we’re honoring Black innovators and trailblazers whose brilliance helped shape the world we know today.

From medicine to technology to space exploration, their contributions created lasting change for generations to come.

Join us as we celebrate Rebecca Lee Crumpler, Jerry Lawson, Katherine Johnson, and so many others whose impact continues to inspire.

Big breakthroughs. Bold firsts. Everyday impact.

Imagine a school where learning differences are considered superpowers!�At Sand Hill School, students with learning diff...
02/02/2026

Imagine a school where learning differences are considered superpowers!�

At Sand Hill School, students with learning differences receive individualized support in a nurturing, small-class environment, helping them thrive academically and socially.
Join us for a Parent Info. Session to learn more and tour our campus.

Register or learn more: https://www.sandhillschool.org/calendar/

Discover what’s possible when school is designed around your child’s strengths.

01/30/2026

Any wildlife detectives out there? 🐦🐿️

Thanks to PeckPerk, our new bird feeder camera is live at Sand Hill School
So far, we’ve spotted a bird and a very curious squirrel stopping by.

Watching birds gives the brain a gentle break, and now we get to enjoy it together.

Can you guess what species our first visitors are?

Save the date for Children’s Health Council’s 13th Annual Breakfast. Join us on April 29, 2026 at Sharon Heights Golf an...
01/29/2026

Save the date for Children’s Health Council’s 13th Annual Breakfast. Join us on April 29, 2026 at Sharon Heights Golf and Country Club for a meaningful morning of community and connection.

Together, we will strengthen access to mental health care and learning support for children, teens, and families across our community. Additional details will be shared soon. 💙

📣 New Voices of Compassion Episode! 📣Finding your voice is a skill that can be learned. 💛CHC experts Dr. Emily Hsu and D...
01/28/2026

📣 New Voices of Compassion Episode! 📣

Finding your voice is a skill that can be learned. 💛
CHC experts Dr. Emily Hsu and Dr. Yi-Hua Lin break down how children and teens with learning differences can learn to advocate for themselves – one small, brave step at a time.

From the classroom to home life, this episode offers compassionate guidance for supporting confident, resilient learners. Listen here! https://www.chconline.org/resourcelibrary/nurturing-confident-voices-in-different-learners/

Staying informed shouldn’t cost you your peace.If the news cycle is leaving you tense, irritable, or stuck in scrolling,...
01/27/2026

Staying informed shouldn’t cost you your peace.

If the news cycle is leaving you tense, irritable, or stuck in scrolling, try shifting from “always on” to “on purpose.” Choose when you check updates, and give yourself permission to step away when you feel your body ramping up. Afterward, take a brief pause to come back to the present so the rest of your day isn’t shaped by constant urgency.

Taking breaks doesn’t mean you don’t care. It means you’re protecting your capacity to keep showing up.

Engaging practice that strengthens spelling.Our SHS students had a fun time practicing writing high-frequency words, the...
01/26/2026

Engaging practice that strengthens spelling.

Our SHS students had a fun time practicing writing high-frequency words, the common “everyday” words they see often in reading and writing (like the, and, to).

Using chalk and a teacher-made dot-to-dot guide, they traced each word with big, movement-based strokes to reinforce correct spelling and build memorization.

It’s a playful way to build strong spelling skills, boost memory, and help learning stick.

Parents, you’re invited to join CHC’s free virtual Parent Support Groups happening in February.These groups offer a welc...
01/23/2026

Parents, you’re invited to join CHC’s free virtual Parent Support Groups happening in February.
These groups offer a welcoming space to connect with other parents who understand what you’re navigating, share stories, gain insights, and feel encouraged. We offer groups for ADHD, anxiety, and learning differences.

We also offer a separate Spanish-language Parent Support Group for families who prefer to connect in Spanish.

Space is limited. Register today: https://www.chconline.org/parent-support-groups/?gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=22129403987&gbraid=0AAAAAo7I7qrH2R7HrFMJy7jp6zMyHsCXW&gclid=Cj0KCQiA1czLBhDhARIsAIEc7ujdv46bVrLxNCVUAprCbjSYGkHIqrXFeoAZx7i9ZlUz3ETLmjaoqS4aAtlBEALw_wcB

01/21/2026

It’s okay to say: today was hard.

CHC's CEO, Ryan Eisenberg, EdD reminds us that naming tough days – and remembering that tomorrow is a new one – helps young people build resilience and self-compassion. 💛

🎧 Listen to this powerful conversation on Voices of Compassion. https://www.chconline.org/resourcelibrary/why-chc-hope-healing-help/

Sand Hill Summer is a fun, structured program for students entering grades 2–8 with ADHD, dyslexia, and other learning d...
01/20/2026

Sand Hill Summer is a fun, structured program for students entering grades 2–8 with ADHD, dyslexia, and other learning differences. Students receive evidence-based academic instruction (reading, writing, spelling, and math support) along with executive functioning and social-emotional skill-building, all in a nurturing environment where they can grow and enjoy being kids.

We're expanding: Our longtime Palo Alto program now includes a new San Jose location, making it easier for more families to access the support their child needs to build momentum and head into fall feeling ready.

Learn more or enroll:
https://www.chconline.org/sand-hill-school-summer-program/

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CHC has been providing top-rated education and mental health services to kids for over 65 years. Our areas of excellence include learning differences, ADHD, Anxiety & Depression and Autism. Learn more at www.chconline.org.