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 … [Read more...] about A Proven Secret To Helping ADHD Children Succeed
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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 not in her … [Read more...] about 8 Recommendations for Parents Navigating the Special Needs Journey
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 COVID-19 vaccine. A few … [Read more...] about Keep it Simple: 5 Rituals to Cultivate Peace of Mind During a Pandemic
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,” … [Read more...] about 5 Dietary Tips to Boost Your Child’s Brain Power