Let’s Talk About Middle School Bullying: Protecting Our Kids of Color With and Without Special Needs By Dr. Ifeanyi Ufondu, Clinical Psychologist and Special Needs Advocate Middle school can feel like a battleground. For many kids—especially preteens of color with special needs—it’s not just about math homework or navigating...
As a psychologist and founder of Beautiful Minds Inc., I’ve sat with countless families across Dallas–Fort Worth who have felt overwhelmed, unheard, and at times even dismissed during their child’s IEP (Individualized Education Plan) or ARD (Admission, Review, and Dismissal) meetings.
By Dr. Ifeanyi Ufondu, Clinical Psychologist & Founder of BroKin.org This week marks a special milestone for our family.My 14-year-old son, Jackson Ufondu, is officially starting his freshman year at Mansfield Legacy High School. As a father, I’ll admit — I’m a little nervous. High school is a whole...