One of my suggestions to families of kids with ADHD is to have a regular “movie night.” Kids with ADHD often struggle to sit still. While many seem to be […]

Performing well on an exam isn’t about how much you can cram into your head the night before. At least, it shouldn’t be! There are better study skills than memorization […]

Anticipating the future is a mixed blessing. Some children are overwhelmed with anticipatory anxiety. They worry about events they cannot control, things that haven’t and may not happen. Thinking too […]

Does your child get overwhelmed by stress? Does the slightest disappointment send them spinning out of control? Are there emotional meltdowns when they don’t get their way? Many children display […]

Kids with slow processing speed often find studying, note taking, and completing homework to be long and arduous. While working slowly is not always problematic, it can be when it […]

Does your child regularly misplace homework? Is homework forgotten or not turned in? Do they lose focus easily and have difficulty sustaining effort? These are all indications of executive functioning […]

How much screen time is good for your 8- or 9-year-old child? Do you need to supervise television shows? How much YouTube is too much YouTube?  Should your child own […]

Social emotional learning skills (SEL) are increasingly recognized as crucial in a society where cooperation, compassion, and community are valued. Our children will need to be able to be attuned […]

How much screen time is good for a teenager? Do parents have any control over their child’s screen time? Should they? Is the child socially and physically active or are […]

The most important attributes of teachers of kids with slow processing speed are patience and a supportive attitude. Keeping the kids upbeat and working hard can be a challenge. What […]