This is the exact statement my son, William, uttered when my husband and I asked him to zip his lips in his kindergarten classroom. His teacher had flagged me down in the hallway earlier that day. “He talks all day long,” she explained, wide-eyed. “Is he like that at home?” “Yes,” I explained, holding back […]
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5 Reasons to Consider Neuropsychological Testing for Your Child
Wouldn’t it be awesome if every child loved school like this kiddo? I believe that every child has the potential to love school. Some kids just need more support along the way. Neuropsychological testing has MANY benefits, such as: #1 Neuropsychologists identify your child’s learning style and mental health needs During testing, neuropsychologists test various […]
3 Steps to Becoming a Fierce Advocate for your Child
Being an advocate for our child is not a solitary activity. The best advocates I know seek help when tackling big issues. Here are three things I’ve learned about advocating for my own son, and for the children, adolescents, and parents I’ve counseled at work as a child psychologist. #1 Don’t Stick Your Head in […]
5 Ways to Improve Your Child’s Health
After reading about the suspected causes of ADHD, you may be left feeling frustrated or even guilty. Don’t let those negative feelings suck you in. We’re all doing our best. The point of this blog is to increase your awareness. Information is empowering. Here are 5 constructive strategies to improve your child’s health Face Your […]
Do You Ever Wonder Why Your Child’s Attention Span is Lagging?
As a child psychologist, I’ve been asked what causes inattention by hundreds of times, mostly by parents. To this day, my husband still believes that if we had made our accident-prone toddler wear a helmet, he may not have ADHD. I remind him that our son was probably accident-prone because he had ADHD. The truth […]
10 Teaching Strategies that Help Quick-to-Frustrate Students Settle in the Classroom
Check out my first guest blog post for Free Spirit Publishing. They asked me to write 10 strategies to help students cope with frustration. Over the last 20 years, I’ve worked with many kids who lash out regularly in school. My referral sheets often look like this: Suspended for fighting Flips-off teachers and walks out […]
