In early November, I presented at the 2020 national conference for Children and Adults with Attention Deficit/ Hyperactivity Disorder (CHADD). One highlight of the conference was listening the keynote speaker, Dr. John Ratey, summarize his research about the link between exercise and enhanced brain functioning, particularly in children, adolescents and adults with ADHD. His research […]
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8 Recommendations for Parents Navigating the Special Needs Journey
This post was originally published on Substack My friend Stephanie (Steph) Deer is the kind of person who greets you with a smile even if she’s been up all night with a sick child, had a flat tire on the way to the office, and trudged through deep snow to meet with you. Self-pity is […]
Keep it Simple: 5 Rituals to Cultivate Peace of Mind During a Pandemic
“We always do the same walks, eat the same food, everything’s the same,” I complained to my husband as we set out for our daily stroll. Bill glanced at me and shrugged. He knew not to say much when I was in one of my moods. He couldn’t just snap his fingers and create a […]
5 Dietary Tips to Boost Your Child’s Brain Power
Last week during my neighborhood walk, I happened upon Dr. Lisa Mosconi’s book, Brain Food: The Surprising Science of Eating for Cognitive Power. “No way!” I shrieked with excitement when I saw the glossy hardback in the Little Free Library. “A book about brains. Something new and different,” my husband teased, as I tucked it […]
