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, […]

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 […]

“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 […]

The busy schedules of 21st-century children seem to be both a curse and a blessing. These days, scheduling is a necessary skill for success long before adulthood. Older kids and […]

Summer is a great time for reluctant readers to discover a love for literature. It is a time where there are no deadlines or book reports. Summer is an opportunity for a […]

One of the best ways to empower students with executive functioning challenges is to help them embrace and utilize their best ways of processing. Each person understands the world around them in […]

Seashores to Sea Floors is an award winning educational app about the ocean biome. As part of the Crack the Book series, Seashores to Sea Floors is designed primarily for early […]

How much screen time is good for your five or six-year-old child? Should you allow her to watch television, play a tablet, or use a handheld video game? And if […]

Parents frequently wonder about how to set limits on screen time, often thinking about how they should set limits on their own screen time as well as their children’s. In […]