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ADHD and Emotional Regulation: The Wall of Awful
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, commonly called ADHD, is a neurodevelopmental disorder which effects your ability to maintain attention on the appropriate stimulus or task. There are considered 3 subtypes, inattentive, hyperactive and a combination type.
Keeping your Spirits Bright Through a Different Looking Holiday Season
With the holiday break right around the corner, you may be feeling a mixture of excitement and worry as the holiday season will look a little different this year. Don't worry, we have you covered! This year may look different with small to no gatherings and traditions...
ELEVEN things to do with…Leaves, Leaves, Leaves!
October trees are beautiful as they change color, but November is the month for leaves to fall! You may wonder why leaves fall off the trees. It is because all the water in them freezes in the winter, which can harm the tree itself.
What Working in Pediatric Therapy Has Taught Me
When I started a job in pediatric therapy, I had no idea what I signed up for. Working with children can be a thankless and challenging job at times. But I knew seeing children make progress through therapy would be motivating and inspiring.
Embracing “Screen Time”
With the abrupt onset of virtual learning due to COVID-19, screens are pervading our children’s daily lives in ways that they never have before. Whereas, in the past, parents gained some solace in the fact that their child was relatively “screen-free” for 7-8 hours of the day
Importance of “Brain Breaks” During Virtual Learning
Incorporating breaks throughout the school day is super important, especially during COVID-19 as most of the students are starting out with virtual learning. Sitting at a computer for long periods of time can be very tiresome and stressful.
Feeding Your Child
Feeding your child does it involve adorably themed snacks in little compartmentalized
containers boasting Instagram-worthy status or perfectly balanced combinations from all the
food groups creating a colorful display? Oh it doesn’t?! Well you’re not alone!
Stay Organized with Back to School
It’s that time of year again! Whether your child is going back to school in person or virtually it will be important for them to stay organized and on top of their assignments.
The New “Back to School”
As summer comes to an end and the school year is just around the corner we face yet another change in routine. This school year will be a little bit different than those in the past.