Preschool – How Important Is It?
How important is preschool? It’s widely accepted that preschool is beneficial, but factors like preschool cost and parents’ wishes to keep their kids at home longer lead many to question…
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Divorce: Helping Your Child with a Learning or Processing Disorder Adjust
Divorce is hard on kids. They struggle to understand what’s happening and why it’s happening, among many other questions swimming through their inquisitive minds. That difficulty to understand is multiplied…
Picking an Educational Psychologist for Your Child’s Testing
Consider the Atmosphere of the Office Providing a safe and supportive environment has been my goal since day one of starting my private practice over 20 years ago. The atmosphere of…
Daylight Saving with Kids: How to Help Them Adjust
Every year, I underestimate the impact of daylight saving. In this half of the year, when we “spring forward,” we get to enjoy the benefits of brighter evenings, but the…
Plan the Perfect Valentine’s Day with Kids or Grandkids
It shouldn’t come as a surprise that kids who feel loved are generally more loving. The kindness and affection you show your children has a correlation to how they treat…
504s, IEPs & More: Podcast with an Educational Psychologist
In November of 2018, I had the pleasure of being a guest on a podcast produced by a marketing company called Kazsource. We discussed what led me to leave school…
504s, IEPs & More: An Educational Psychologist Q & A (Abridged)
This is the abridged transcript of an interview I did with KazSource in November of 2018. For the full transcript and podcast, please click here. Abridged Transcript Interviewer: Our guest…
Do These Four Things If Your Child Was Denied an IEP
When schools consider evaluating a child, they look to see if the student’s performance is below the instructional level of the class. If a child is struggling, but not failing, they…
Getting Through the Holidays with Minimal Anxiety
The holiday season represents a time of great joy and celebration, but the packed schedule, onslaught of relatives and ambush of unhealthy food options often add stress. This is especially…
Educational Evaluation – What is Involved?
If you are asking the question “Should I have my child evaluated?” the answer is probably “Yes.” However, I know the process of getting an educational evaluation for your child…
Understanding the 504 Plan for Students with Disabilities
A 504 Plan Explained If your child has a disability that impacts his or her performance at school, you may be swimming right now in a sea of unfamiliar phrases,…
Adult Learning Disability Assessment
It Starts with a Learning Disability Assessment Many adults have a learning disability (LD) and don’t know it. Are you one of them? Getting a professional assessment could be your…
