What is Executive Functioning? Executive functioning is an umbrella term that encompasses a variety of cognitive processes responsible for guiding, directing, and managing cognitive, emotional, and behavioral functions. These processes …
It’s easy to get caught up in the “magic” you see on Facebook that other families are creating. These families are eating dinner at the table together, baking 42 cakes, …
The old saying goes that apples do not fall far from their tree, and we see this idiom play out in the traits and features of our children. Some of …
One of the major goals of parenting is the socialization of children, during which parents teach their children to cope with the stresses of life in socially appropriate ways. At …
Things are pretty stressful right now – and likely, that is an understatement. Worries about health, the economy, logistics related to school and work, adapting to a brand new work …
Neurodiversity encompasses those with thinking and learning differences, including but not limited to: ADHD/ADD, autism spectrum disorder (ASD), Asperger’s syndrome, and learning differences. For many, the “thinking differently” aspect of …
Children who are aggressive often have parents who are left bewildered and distressed about the repercussions and reputation that their child and family may face. While there may be plenty …
As the school year progresses, parents and teachers begin to see increasing struggle and frustration in some students. Academic road blocks come in the form of tests, projects, and longer …
Parents and teachers often want to know how to increase motivation in students. While we know how important motivation can be with initiation of tasks, maintaining focus and follow through, …
The idea of self-compassion is one that may generate an eye-roll. Coming from a culture that prides itself on bootstraps, resilience, and strength, the term “self-compassion” may feel too soft …
