Replace resolutions with solutions: Homework Help
The homework process requires levels of executive functioning that match the demands your child is contending with.
What occurs during the 1st new patient evaluation appointment?
The intake session provides an opportunity to gather background information (emotional, medical, academic, social, and family history), discuss treatment goals and how those might be achieved, observe and interact with the client and their parents to build rapport, and talk about various examples of the concerns being reported and how they are impacting the child’s […]
How do I talk to my child about going to therapy?
Sometimes kids/teens are unclear about why they need to see a therapist, or they flat out disagree with parent concerns. We encourage parents to be open with their children about their concerns and not surprise them news of the appointment at the last minute. It is OK to tell kids that there are patterns that […]
Overcoming Executive Function Challenges
Everyone has different executive function (EF) abilities, along with unique strengths and challenges.
An Anxiety Guide for Kids, Teens, and Adults: 3 Things You Need to Know
#1 Caveman Brains Cavemen were not known to be very intelligent people. They had smaller brains than humans do today. They were known, and named for, living in caves. When cavemen were at home, inside their caves, they could relax and feel safe. But the world outside of their caves was actually pretty dangerous. […]
Supporting Your Teen and Caring for Yourself as School Continues During Covid
Supporting Your Teen and Caring for Yourself During Covid-19 Dr. Adams, Dr. Speer, Rebekah Bryson Anxiety in Teens It is natural for teens (and adults) to feel anxious at times. Not only is it natural, it is adaptive and can be helpful in many situations, such as when preparing for a test or being extra […]
Practices to Keep Your Mental Health Intact
There’s no doubt that the circumstances around COVID-19 have increased our risk of mental health problems. Luckily, we have strategies to protect our mental health. Engaging in the following practices are likely to help you meet the challenges of today and come through with your mental health intact. Sleep We are all able to function […]
Looking Back to Move Forward: Reflections on Distance Learning
If you’re in the camp of parents and families who found distance learning to be a relatively smooth and positive experience, try to identify specifically what went well for you and your family. Why was this enjoyable for you? If the experience was not an easy one for you, your family, or one of your […]
Problems, Pitfalls and Potential for Change: Envisioning the Future of Distance Learning
Distance learning is likely to be a part of many of our kids’ educational futures and we can now focus our efforts on planning and preparing for an optimal experience…
My Family Doesn’t Have it All Together, and That’s a Good Thing
I’m glad if the title of this article got your attention, and I want you to know I’m serious. No matter how well-adjusted my kids might be, or how kind and compassionate they are, or how patient I seem at times…we don’t have it all together. If the last three months of social isolation has […]