This time of the year we look forward to taking some time to appreciate those around us and reflect on what we are grateful for in our lives.  The staff...

Have you noticed lately that your child’s grades are slipping, homework is a battle, or just getting to school is a struggle?  These could be signs that your child may...

Linda Martin, M.Ed., CAGS, AOGPE ,  offers a valuable resource with her list of the top ten books on Dyslexia for parents and teachers.  This list highlights the learning struggles...

Besides focusing on ADHD, the month of October is also Dyslexia Awareness Month.  Isn’t it interesting that these two conditions affecting so many children should share a month of study...

Studies indicate that 5% of children have Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, otherwise known as ADHD.   Although the name of the neurodevelopmental disorder has changed over the years (i.e., past names included hyperkinetic...

This week is dedicated to OCD Awareness Week. Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is an anxiety disorder characterized by recurrent intense obsessions and/or compulsions.  Although many of us experience some thoughts or...

In early September, which is also Brain Injury Awareness Month, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released significant new guidelines regarding diagnosing and managing head injuries (concussion) in...

  Deciding to take your child to a therapist is one of the biggest decisions a parent faces along the journey of parenthood.  Kids and teens need therapy for many reasons,...

As a former public school educator, administrator and mom, I understand how important this time of year is to the fabric of family life.  While families and students...

Have you ever wished that parenting came with a guidebook?  We often feel we are on our own navigating the ups and downs of parenthood.  It is common for parents...