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October 4, 2023As hectic as life is most days, parents are often more concerned with getting everything done instead of strategically planning out their day

Rebuilding Intellectual Skills During the SummerSummer break is typically viewed as a time for relaxation, fun, and no schedules. However, considering the dramatic changes in

Summer Brain Gains – Helping Children Prevent the Summer SlideFor years, parents and children have been faced with the dreaded summer slide, a time when

What to Expect from 10 to 14-year old’sThe tween and teen years often feel to parents and teachers like they are back at the “terrible

What to Expect from 7 to 9 year old’sThe golden years for children are between the ages of 7 and 9 years old. At this

What to Expect from 5- and 6-year old’sChildren between the ages of five and six years old are no longer “little kids.” They are in a very

What to Expect from 3- and 4-year old’sChildren between the ages of 3 and 4 are at a very unique growth period in their lives.

Parents everywhere want their children to achieve success. This is usually defined by fulfilling societal norms, whether in terms of grades, athletic abilities, or something

How Does Your Child Respond?As we navigate the world, we all use our senses to receive input from our surroundings, let our brains process, and

April 1, 2021Although Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is such a prevalent diagnosis, there are still many misconceptions surrounding it. People often assume that ADHD results

Tuning into Teens’ Emotional ShiftsShould I Worry?As we approach the one-year mark of an ever-strong pandemic that has rocked our world, we are searching for ways to

Many parents enlist Elf on the Shelf to remind our kids that he/she’s keeping tabs on them and letting Santa know if they should be

The Second BrainBoosting Serotonin to Enhance LearningWe have all experienced, from time to time, that uneasy feeling you get when something doesn’t seem right. Often,

The Motivator MoleculeBoosting Dopamine in Constructive WaysNowadays it seems that children are only interested in their video games, smart phones, and social media platforms. Parents

“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

A 4D Approach to Online SafetyChildren of all ages are spending more and more time on devices. Online schoolwork and staying connected to family members are positive ways

Preparing Children to Return to School – An Emotional ApproachAs back to school plans continue to change almost daily, children’s emotions will remain unpredictable. One day

Preparing Children to Return to School – An Intellectual ApproachOver the past few months, we have been inundated with information that seems to change almost

Preparing Children to Return to SchoolA Developmental ApproachAs we continue through the current pandemic and re-opening efforts show real challenges, school districts everywhere are trying

Listening Beyond WordsThe Key to Deeper Human ConnectionIn today’s world, people have largely forgotten the skill of listening. For the young it is from a lack of

Super-Charge Your Child’s DevelopmentDuring the SummerAs the world  continues its reopening efforts, more and more parents  are headed back to work. And while this is a positive sign, it

Leading by ExampleThe Power of Self-Care in ParentingParents have always served as the first, and typically, the most important role model for their children, even

Summer Brain Gains – Helping Children Prevent the Summer SlideFor years, parents and children have been faced with the dreaded summer slide, a time when

How Trauma Affects Children and TeensAs we continue to navigate the unchartered waters of the current pandemic, many are looking to the future and what

Nurturing Children’s Social Development During the PandemicFor the past two months, we have been asked to socially distance ourselves from others in order to stop

Supporting Children’s Emotional Needs During the PandemicPart 2We are all human and our responses to our current situation vary. Some have hunkered down and sorted through their

The Benefits of Virtual Training Although not new, virtual learning has increasingly become a more widely used approach, especially in the wake of the current pandemic.

March 31, 2020Do you ever feel like you can read your child’s mind? You know what they are going to do or say next because

Helping Children Feel Secure in an Uncertain WorldThe news can be full of scary stories and information, especially for children. Our current situation has brought

Let’s face it, conflict is hard and is bound to happen no matter what ground rules are put into place. Whether it’s on the playground

March 18, 2020Realizing that parents are now dealing with children at home rather than school, we are taking multiple steps to provide tools, activities and

Stress is a significant part of our lives today. And while we all experience it, children and teens have a more difficult time managing it.

Pandemic ParentingUnderstanding Your Child’s Regressive BehaviorsRaising a child can be one of the most rewarding jobs around. And while it’s exciting to watch children grow

Realistic Behavioral ExpectationsWhat to Expect from 3- and 4-year old’sChildren between the ages of 3 and 4 are at a very unique growth period in

Martial Arts for Young TeensAdolescence is defined as the stage in a child’s life when they begin transitioning into young adults. Early adolescence can begin

Martial Arts For: Kids with AutismMartial arts in current American history can sometimes carry a heavy misconception. Every school will teach and train differently, which

18 Months is a major milestone in terms of a child’s stages of development. At 18 months old toddlers are beginning to run, talk, and