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“Today you are You, that is truer than true. There is no one alive who is Youer than You.” Dr. Seuss   “Mommy, look my muscles?!”   I remember it like it was yesterday when my youngest son who was three years old at the time came running into the kitchen to show me his […]

School Readiness – Communication Make sure your child feels comfortable communicating with you. Communication is crucial when it comes to all of the challenges your child will face each day at school. It is important for your child to feel comfortable speaking with you about bullies, fears, and anxieties. You can turn any challenge around […]

School Readiness – Healthy Eating Put your child on a brain-strengthening eating habits. Not all diets are for weight loss. Even children that have great athletic physiques are susceptible to the after-effects of poor eating habits, including fatigue, anxiety, poor concentration, and mood swings. You can help your child feel better each school day simply […]

School Readiness – Getting Proper Rest Put your child on a healthy sleeping pattern right away! In reality, this should never have stopped, although we understand it is tempting and easy during the Summer to give in. Children need at least 8 to 10 hours of REM sleep each night. Children that do not get […]

School Readiness – What Teachers Really Look For When we hear the term “school readiness,” the first thing most people think of is children knowing academic basics that will help them meet the demands of the classroom. And while these cognitive skills are important, teachers feel that skills in the other areas of child development […]

Rebuilding Intellectual Skills During the Summer Summer break is typically viewed as a time for relaxation, fun, and no schedules. However, considering the dramatic changes in our lives over the past 2-3 years, this summer would be the perfect time to get children back on track. As unfortunate as it is, the reality is that […]

Summer Brain Gains – Helping Children Prevent the Summer Slide For years, parents and children have been faced with the dreaded summer slide, a time when the school year ends and summer learning loss begins. The reality of this is that children’s cognitive performance has decreased earlier than usual due to the past couple of […]

Keeping the Joy Alive The hustle and bustle of the holiday season, is often intense but, no doubt, still exciting. Decorating the house, wrapping gifts, and baking goodies will keep the joy alive. Ultimately, however, the excitement can become overwhelming and put children into full sensory overload, especially as many children AND adults may still […]

What to Expect from 10 to 14-year old’s The tween and teen years often feel to parents and teachers like they are back at the “terrible twos” stage. The challenges of working with children at this age can be frustrating. They are very smart but their emotions are all over the place. This can make […]

What to Expect from 7 to 9 year old’s The golden years for children are between the ages of 7 and 9 years old. At this age, children can grasp new information quickly. They start seeing the world in a new and exciting way and, because of this, they are beginning to develop their morals […]