by gailcurran | Anxiety, Childhood Development, Mental Health
At Optimal Edu Options, we care about the youth we place in educational programs beyond just their schooling needs. For example, mental health plays a heavy role in education. Poor mental health can often damage a student’s educational journey. Therefore, we...
by gailcurran | Childhood Development, Educational Consultant, Learning Differences, Wilderness Programs
When public school isn’t working out for your child, there are plenty of alternatives. Despite perceptions, homeschooling is not the only option. There are many programs to fit the individual needs of every child. Maybe you’ve heard of charter schools or private...
by gailcurran | Childhood Development, Educational Consultant, Online Precautions for Children
How much screen time is too much for my child? It’s a question our team at Optimal Edu Options often hears from parents. Unfortunately, the answer is complex because a finite amount of time doesn’t necessarily prevent predators from finding your child...
by gailcurran | Childhood Development, Educational Consultant, Learning Differences, Learning Disabilities, Mental Health
At Optimal Edu Options, we specialize in helping connect families with suitable options for education for their children. So, whether you’re the parent of a special needs child or your child needs therapeutic attention for their behavioral issues as part of their...
by gailcurran | Childhood Development, Educational Consultant, Wilderness Programs
Gail Curran – Therapeutic & Educational Placement Professional & Parent Coach Imagine feeling terrified of living life with your own child. Not scared for your life, but terrified of the emotional instability your child brings to your life every day. I...
by gailcurran | Childhood Development, Educational Consultant, Learning Differences, Wilderness Programs
Educational Consultants (ECs) do not choose a specific program for their client family’s child. Instead, they guide families by giving them the best-matched options, usually two or three that best meet the needs of the student and the family. The first step is...
