Check out the following list of books about celebrating and understanding diversity, cultural identity, and self-esteem. Consider reading these books with your children as a springboard for having ongoing conversations...

The recent events in our country involving acts of racism have been extremely troubling to all of us. It is difficult for us to understand and process these events and...

The current COVID-19 pandemic has caused a series of tumultuous shifts in the lives of parents and children in the last few months. Whether it has been the...

Living through a pandemic can be frightening and full of disappointments. Whether it be the abrupt end of attending bricks and mortar school, the uncertainty about whether summer vacations or...

Our daily lives continue to change as we all are learning how to live with the transitions brought on by the pandemic, COVID-19. One of the biggest challenges facing parents...

Dear Families, We are closely monitoring the status of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). We know this is a stressful time and are committed to remaining open and available for you for...

Dr. Laura Rubin recently facilitated a conversation “Talking About Tough Topics” with parents at Families First in Portsmouth, NH.  She discussed how technologic innovation has transformed media and its role...

Dr. Rubin will be speaking to parents at Families First ( 100 Campus Drive, Portsmouth, NH) on Tuesday February 11th from 6:00-7:30 PM about how to speak honestly with our...

As an executive functioning coach at the Portsmouth Neuropsychology Center, I help provide children and adolescents the tools they need to help improve their organization, time-management, goal-setting, and study skills. ...

Holiday lights, celebrations, magical moments. Fatigue, stress, and meltdowns. How can such a special time of year bring out the worst in our children?  As parents well know, this holiday period can...