Kids and Teens
Take The Hassle Out Of Homework
Does your child struggle with completing schoolwork or have difficulty starting assignments at home? Here are some tips to keep your child motivated and on task during homework! To Keep Your Child Motivated and On Task: Establish a consistent routine Stay Calm, despite your child’s frustrations Limit Distractions Keep a list of “homework strategies.” This…
Read MoreExecutive Functioning 101: The Brain’s CEO
The CEO of The Brain One basic function of the brain that comes up over and over when I’m talking with teachers, parents, and clients is “executive functioning.” The term refers to a major neurological process that influences most aspects of our lives. What Is Executive Functioning? Executive functioning refers to the basic skills of…
Read MoreWhat’s In Your Emotional Toolbox? Emotional Coping Skills
What do you do when you are Anxious? Stressed? Overwhelmed? There are lots of ways to cope with uncomfortable or distressing feelings. Some ways are more productive and healthy than others. On good days, you may take a walk or talk it out with a close friend or loved one. But on bad days, you…
Read MoreNeed Help with The Homework Battle? Enter The Homework Coach
The Homework Struggle Is Real. How A Homework Coach Can Help. Does your child struggle to organize and complete schoolwork? Do they “lose” papers between home and class? Does the workload feel overwhelming? Are you up late at night finishing projects that should have been started days, or even weeks ago? These stories are common…
Read MoreHelping Your Child Cope With The Death Of A Pet
Waldo, the distinguished looking Golden Retriever in this article’s cover picture, had been a large part of our family for 14 years. He taught my husband and me how to be consistent and set boundaries in our household. He kept watch over our oldest son, sleeping next to him every night. Our young Goldendoodle (“Henry:”…
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