- October 12, 2017Failure. No one likes it but it teaches us so much. As adults, we know that failing in middle school…
- August 24, 2017In recent weeks I have brought on several new clients who are starting or going back to college. It is…
- August 17, 2017My son’s first day of school is today so homework time will be here soon for everywhere. Parents aren’t fans…
- May 18, 2017I often hear “my kid is really smart; if he can get through school, he’ll be fine.” No, he won’t.…
- May 4, 2017Test taking is scary especially when you have experiences of your brain completely shutting down on previous tests that you…
- April 21, 2017We all talk to ourselves; it is perfectly normal. It is called self-talk. It can be positive or negative and…
- April 13, 2017Paying attention is more difficult today than at any other time in history. Why is it so important to learn…
- March 16, 2017Anxiety has been on the rise in children and teens since the 1950's. Anxiety disorders include panic disorder, social anxiety,…
- March 9, 2017I should preface this entire blog with I am not a neuroscientist and much of this is gross generalized. I…
- March 2, 2017Parent-teacher conferences can be great or not. I have sat through my share that weren't great. Depending on how accepting,…