In addition to having raised four teenagers of my own, I have the privilege of working with teens and their families in my private practice. I know firsthand just how scary this stage of family life can feel. After all, we are well aware of...
Things to Remember 1. Your attitude about learning is contagious. 2. Your ultimate goal is to infect your children with a positive attitude about learning and enthusiasm for solving life’s challenges. 3. Relax. Trust that your children will catch your vibe. Eventually. 4. Making progress each day is far...
"As a developmental disorder, the child has missed out on what he needed to learn in that first year of life. He needed to learn emotional self regulation, physical awareness how to interact with the world. Since that right brain that was maturing in that first...
Video Transcript: Neurofeedback for ADHD - EEG Info "Before neurofeedback I was so hyper.” He actually got diagnosed with ADHD when he was in third grade and we went to the doctor and the doctor the only solution that he had was to put him on medications...
Self-care is critical for every avenue of your health. At the most basic level, it is core to your physical well-being. We see this expressed in personal hygiene, physical exercise, and nutrition. Yet, self-care is equally as important for our mental and spiritual well-being. Taking care...
We live in challenging times. As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, it's important to understand the effect this is going to have on all of us, and especially the youngest members of our families. Like the World Wars or the Great Depression, this pandemic will most...
The shelter-in-place mandates precipitated by the COVID-19 pandemic has parents wondering how to best manage their children’s interrupted school schedules. I hear concerns that kids are becoming aimless, grumpy, and sleeping in too late in the day. So what’s a parent to do? First and foremost,...
We are living in unprecedented times. It seems the whole world is laser-focused on combating or avoiding a common foe. This COVID-19 thing has definitely got our attention. Since I have your attention right now, I would love to inspire you with a sense of...
Panic attacks and anxiety disrupt daily living. In the United States, over 40 million adults suffer from various anxiety disorders. Anxiety sufferers tend to avoid social situations, call in sick to work, miss school, or make frequent visits to the doctor's office. Finding new ways...
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