How to Survive Cabin Fever with a Hyperactive Child
When Mother Nature drops an inch or five of snow outside and the wind chill bites your face each time you open the door, staying indoors can become […]
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Get Organized in 2018! Tips for Students with ADHD
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder makes your child's brain a virtual beehive of activity. The various buzzing thoughts often lead to very […]
New Year, New Beginnings: Goal-Setting With Your Child
3...2...1.. Happy New Year! With the turning of the calendar year, we often reflect on the previous year, while looking forward to a new year where […]
The Perfect Staycations for Kids with Learning, Behavioral or Social Issues
If you have kids in your family with social, learning or behavioral challenges, traveling can present unique stresses. Getting the group on a plane […]
Visual Processing Explained: Visual Memory
While children are routinely screened for eye problems like nearsightedness and farsightedness, visual processing difficulties stem from the way the […]
Retained Primitive Reflexes Have A Clear Connection To Dyslexia
For most children, Retained Asymmetrical Tonic Neck Reflex (ATNR) appears at 13 weeks of age. It doesn't usually linger past the age of six to seven […]
Visual Processing Explained: Visual Form Constancy
If your child is having trouble in school but doesn’t have an obvious learning disability, visual processing difficulties could be the cause. Visual […]
3 Ways to Help Your Struggling Child Have a Happy Hanukkah
As fun as they are, the holidays can be a particularly stressful time for families. Nowhere is this more prevalent than with children who have […]
How to Keep Kids (and Parents) from Becoming Overwhelmed this Holiday Season
The holidays are a whirlwind of excitement, especially so for kids. The over-the-top nature of the holidays is a lot of fun, but can easily become […]