Why Am I Struggling in College?
There are countless reasons a student who excelled in high school might be struggling in college. Most students will need a little time to figure out how to achieve their…
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How to Help a Child Focus in the Classroom
Parents have been asking how to help children focus in the classroom since classrooms were invented. In a setting where kids are asked to sit still and be attentive, there…
Getting Your Child Ready for Kindergarten
Is your child ready for kindergarten? Are you, as the parent, ready? These are the two big questions that loom in many parents’ minds as we head toward the fall…
Help for Kids Struggling with Learning
For many families, distance learning has made parents more aware of how their kids are struggling in school or it has magnified issues that already existed. Even as most schools return to…
Dear Students Who Are Struggling During COVID-19
Dear Students Who Are Struggling During COVID-19, Regardless of whether learning from home has added to your existing difficulties or introduced brand new issues, please do not lose hope in…
Is a private educational assessment what your child needs?
If you’re wondering if a private educational assessment is what your child needs, you’ve likely seen continued or increasing concerns with your child’s ability to focus, understand new concepts, retain…
5 Tips for Homeschooling Your Child
I spoke with friend and homeschool veteran, Shelley, to gather tips for parents who will have to teach their kids from home for the first time this semester. Not only…
Preparing Kids for Next Semester this Summer
It’s summer break! While you prepare for trips to the beach, you may also want to consider ways you can be preparing yourself and your kids for next semester. While…
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…
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…
