…some of us have greater challenges than others, and this can be difficult at times for both kids and their families. In the Season 1 finale of Shrinking It Down:…
…argument while another person finishes talking, or doing mental arithmetic. Working memory plays an important role in the types of things kids are asked to do in school. It’s necessary…
changes you want to make this year, keep these ideas in mind: 1. Be Courageous, Step Out of Your Comfort Zone, and Learn Something New “Last summer he jumped in…
what ADHD is, what it’s not, the different ways it can present in kids, and things we can do to manage it. Thanks for joining in the conversation. If you…
…line of treatment. There isn’t just one “right way” when it comes to treatments for ADHD in your child. Instead, families should work with everyone involved in their child’s life…
A learning disability causes difficulty in an area of learning, such as reading, writing, or math. Challenges in one or more of these areas can affect a child’s ability to…
are validating what she has likely known for a long time – that she learns to read differently than most other kids and has yet to be taught in the…
Tune in wherever you get your podcasts. Just search for “Shrinking It Down.” Many parents of kids struggling with a mental health issue have concerns – even fears – about…
It’s normal to be distracted or disorganized from time to time. But some kids have more trouble paying attention and staying on track than their peers. In this Parent Strategy…
practices from nearly 100% in-person to nearly 100% telehealth. Reba Benschoter, PhD, a telehealth pioneer in Nebraska in the 1950’s and 1960’s. As the chair of the University of Nebraska…
and exhausted. Just imagine, burning the candle at both ends…ultimately, you are left in the dark. Fostering Resilience In Our Kids and Teens The ability to maintain social and emotional…
…welcome special guest Dr. Robyn Thom, a psychiatrist at the Lurie Center for Autism at the Massachusetts General Hospital, for a conversation about challenges for kids and teens with ASD,…
body relaxation. This puts the brain into a unique state in which helpful messages can be planted. And sure enough, the brain in this state makes changes in thinking, feeling,…
…see it in my patients, and I see it in myself. This matters, of course, because these lousy moods affect parents and kids alike. Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), has perhaps…
This is the first blog post in a two-part series on college mental health in the United States. The focus of this first post is college student suicide prevention. The…