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 […]

Many of life’s greatest lessons come from trying something, getting it wrong, and then trying something else. But some kids are so afraid of being wrong that they are unable […]

I actually think that racing games can be one of the best game genres to play with your kids for learning problem-solving skills. However, because they are so much fun, […]

Can playing Minecraft and Angry Birds improve thinking skills in your child? How can parents and educators help kids transfer executive functioning skills used in these games to the real […]