Living in the Moment
I often talk with my clients about the importance of living in the moment. Yet I’ve realized that during the last few weeks, I got into a habit of thinking…
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Choosing to Have a Good Day
Good morning…or is it? Last night my sleep was interrupted by a very needy pitbull, my fur baby named Violet. I don’t know what set her off but it took…
How We Treat Each Other in the Era of COVID-19
Let’s have coffee! I love the conversations I’ve had over a cup of coffee. It seems like the simple, shared act of sipping coffee (or tea) unifies people. That’s something…
Adult Learning Disability Assessment
It Starts with a Learning Disability Assessment Many adults have a learning disability and don’t know it. Are you one of them? Getting a professional adult learning disability assessment could…
Is a private educational assessment what your child needs?
Are you wondering if your child needs a private educational assessment? If so, you’ve likely seen continued or increasing concerns with your child’s ability to focus, understand new concepts, retain…
How to Know if Your Child is Struggling with Anxiety
How do you know if your child is struggling with anxiety? Anxiety, worry and fear can disguise themselves in many different ways, masquerading as moodiness, recklessness, or aloofness among many…
Educational Testing in Santa Clarita is not Canceled
The better we control our environments and wash our hands, the better we prevent novel coronavirus (COVID-19) from spreading. However, ‘canceled’ likely comes with frustration for families who need educational…
Dyslexia, Dysgraphia & Dyscalculia – Understanding You or Your Child’s Specific Struggles
Because these terms – dyslexia, dysgraphia and dyscalculia – are familiar to the public, they are sometimes overused. Parents usually want to know if their child’s struggles with reading means…
Think Your Child Needs Gifted Testing? Things You Should (and Should Not) Do
According to certain studies, only about 2 to 5 percent of students are gifted. Unfortunately, the word “gifted” often gets misused or overused. Alternatively, many gifted students are not identified,…
Picking the Best Time to Get Your Child Evaluated
Why You Should Have Your Child Tested over Summer Where are you on the road to finding answers for your child? Are you researching IEPs and choosing between getting your child…
Are Executive Function Issues Holding Your Child Back?
What Is Executive Function? Executive function encompasses the fundamental skills which dictate child behavior. More specifically, executive function includes the following: Time management Organization Attention Planning Task Initiation Working Memory…
Make Journaling a Daily Routine with These 4 Steps
The Benefits of Journaling & How To Get Started Journaling improves mood, reduces stress, encourages self-awareness, improves memory, and reduces avoidance symptoms after traumatic experiences – just to name a…