the facts, why do we have such a hard time answering our kids when they ask us these pretty basic questions? Because they’re just kids. In fact, they’re our kids….
third grade, lots of energy is used in discussing the possible variations in the rules. By sixth grade, kids start to eschew the rules altogether. To heck with the rules,…
This post is one in a multi-part series from Dr. Braaten entitled Bright Kids Who Can’t Keep Up. The other posts in the series are: Intro to Processing Speed Processing…
This post is the first in a multi-part Slow Processing Speed series from Dr. Braaten entitled Bright Kids Who Can’t Keep Up. The next articles in the series are: Coping…
unique in how we express our emotions, the way we are viewed by others in terms of our personal style, character, passions, strengths, and vulnerabilities. In short, it means what…
the school or a private evaluator) is the first step in understanding and acceptance. In addition, there are many ways to accommodate the social skills deficits seen in kids with…
…it a disorder – and in this case a phobia. When a person has a phobia, the fear is quite intense, there are usually panic attacks in anticipation of the…
the recommendation of Dr. Cantu and Mark Hyman in their book, Concussions and Our Kids: America’s Leading Expert on How to Protect Young Athletes and Keep Sports Safe. In fact,…
they progress along their developmental trajectories. Little kids (ages 2 to 5ish) Little kids might not get it. Then again, they might. Remember: at this age, kids are trying out…
…our kids to be wary of those adults in their lives who play a vital and trusted role. At the same time, while most police and folks in uniform are…
…others, these incidences almost never occur when kids are in school. It’s important that we remember this fact, and that we help our kids remember this as well. In fact,…
the news and in public opinion. Ask your teen what role bias may have played in the events in Ferguson, and in the demonstrations that followed. Complicate your teen’s thinking….
…It went like this: “Longer than there’s been fishes in the ocean. Higher than any bird every flew. Longer than there’s been stars up in the heavens. I’ve been in…
T oday’s kids and teens are increasingly under surveillance, including by their own schools and parents . In some ways this is nothing new. Adults have always monitored kids for…
in place precisely to keep kids out of prison, and to engage them in appropriate treatment settings. The political landscape of our society has changed dramatically since the beginning of…