There are many emerging technologies claiming to help abate the symptoms of ADHD in kids. These new tools include games and apps that are designed to improve focus and attention, […]

Just in case you haven’t noticed, kids love Minecraft. But you might not understand why. There are many reasons, but perhaps the most important ones have to do with the […]

Organization may present small obstacles for elementary school children, but once kids reach middle school, being organized is vital. With so many teachers and a variety of different homework assignments, […]

This past spring I had the opportunity to conduct six continuing education sessions for PESI, a non-profit organization at the forefront of continuing education for psychologists, clinical social workers, speech […]

Does your child seem to take hours to complete homework that should only take minutes? Does he struggle to get ready for school on time every morning? A slow-moving child […]

Is Minecraft bad for kids? It’s a legitimate question, considering some children are so obsessed with the game that they are almost unwilling to engage in any other type of […]

“Hello, my name is…” “How are you?” “I like your shirt.” “Nice talking to you.” “See you tomorrow.”

These phrases seem simple enough, but children who struggle with social relationships […]

“Work smart, not hard.”

We’ve probably all heard this phrase, and that’s because there’s wisdom in it. Working hard isn’t enough if one’s approach to the work is disorganized and […]

You can urge a child to get organized until you’re blue in the face, but without the strategies to help her gain the skills, you may as well file the […]

Bulldogs are known for their stubbornness and single-mindedness. They can be hard to train, but once they have their focus they do not give up. Persistence and single-mindedness are inborn […]