Attention
Do You Feel Like a Broken Record?
Do you say the same things over and over to your child? Such as… Do you provide the same reminders every day? Such as… Do you repeatedly encourage growth in the same areas? Such as… If you have a teen, do you wonder what will happen when they don’t live at home anymore? How will…
Read MoreYour child’s stomachaches, headaches, and other physical symptoms could be related to stress.
The brain is incredible. It knows what we don’t “know”. Or when we don’t pay attention, the brain will work with the body to send information to get our attention. Have you ever noticed signals from your body when you are under stress? Illness, tension headache, back pain, stomach upset, and even frightening symptoms like…
Read MoreAnxiety, it’s not what you think.
Anxiety is a core area that should be evaluated in every child presenting with developmental differences. Science tells us that elevated anxiety is becoming more common. Early identification can help reduce its impact on a child’s life. For children with a medical history, and especially those who require ongoing medical procedures, treatments, or surgeries, they…
Read MoreBuilding Self-Awareness with Metacognition
Metacognition may be an esoteric word, but it’s a foundational skill that all children need to be independent. It means to think about, to reference, to reflect upon, and to be aware of your own cognitive processes. This includes how a child thinks about their own behavior, emotions, and social interactions, as well as their…
Read MoreLaziness, Procrastination, and Low Motivation
These are among the most common concerns from parents beginning in late elementary school and increasing into the teen years. While it may seem that there are simple solutions, these are actually complex problems. It’s not a matter of will power. There are a number of factors that contribute to laziness, procrastination, and low motivation. …
Read MoreAttention Problems: Is it ADHD or something else?
The majority of children referred for an evaluation have some form of attention problems. This might include difficulty with any of the following: Some also have trouble with behavior regulation, such as with the following: At first glance, any combination of these symptoms can suggest the possibility of an attention deficit hyperactivity disorder or ADHD,…
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