The holiday season is upon us once again, arriving somehow faster each year!  One effective way to handle the fast pace and busyness of the season is to slow down...

What is ADHD?  One of the biggest myths regarding ADHD is that it is simply a behavior disorder.  In fact, there are many aspects of functioning that are impacted including...

  This time of year is all about transitions: from summer beach weather to cool, fall air and from endless free time to packed schedules involving school, homework,...

Hiding in Plain Sight:  Girls and Autism Spectrum Disorders “Jenny” sits with three other adolescent girls at the lunch table.  She is laughing at what they are saying.  While she tends...

Choosing Empathy: A Positive Approach to Building Better Behaviors    As parents, we sometimes find ourselves dealing with challenging behaviors in our children that leave us feeling frazzled...

“It’s not joy that makes us grateful, its gratitude that brings us joy.” Jesuit Priest. This Thanksgiving, we celebrate the benefits of gratitude in our lives and are mindful of the positive...

The month of October has been dedicated to celebrating ADHD awareness as well as Learning Disabilities awareness.  Although these are two different brain-based disorders, there are many connections between the...

  Adolescents are returning to yet another year with Covid-19 challenges and restrictions.  In a recent article , How to Support Teenagers as They Head Back to...

After a long and challenging school year it is finally time for children and parents (and teachers!) to enjoy a well-deserved summer break.  This time of reopening after the pandemic...

COVID-19 pandemic has brought on significant mental health challenges for children, adolescents, and adults worldwide. Therapists have seen the number of clients presenting with anxiety and depression increase significantly over...