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Move Your Body for a Healthy Brain
You need to move your body in order to keep your brain healthy! It is common knowledge that movement and…
Lifestyle Treatments, Parenting Strategies
Support Your Child’s Sleep Without Medications
It is quite common for children and young adults to come into my clinic on one or more medications prescribed…
Family Support, Lifestyle Treatments, Nutrition-Focused Treatment
Mindful Eating for Families
The hectic pace of daily life can pull family members in many different directions, leaving little time for real connection…
Lifestyle Treatments, Parenting Strategies
Put Down the Phone and Engage
I witnessed something this past week that has caused me to think about the time we spend with our children,…
Diagnoses, Nutrition-Focused Treatment
Simple Nutrition Supports for ADHD
Children, teens, and young adults with ADHD struggle with issues such as inattention, poor focus, impulsivity, and physical hyperactivity throughout…
Diagnoses, Nutrition-Focused Treatment, Psychological Treatment
Research Review: Diet and Depression
A new study published last week in the journal BMC Medicine (Sanchez-Villegas et al., 2015) adds to the growing body…
Psychological Treatment, Special Education Strategies
The Importance of Recess
I recently had the opportunity to participate in an interview with a magazine reporter writing about the importance of recess…
Developmental Treatment, Psychological Treatment, Special Education Strategies
Research Review: Later School Start Times Better for Teen Health and Learning
Parents and teachers have known for a long time that students have a hard time getting up and going early…
Lifestyle Treatments, Psychological Treatment
Research Review: Mobile Devices and Social Development in Young Children
Everyone is talking technology today, whether they’re excited about benefits or cringing at its unavoidability. It’s easy for parents to…
Developmental Treatment, Special Education Strategies
Essential Qualities for Educators Working With Students Who Have Learning and Behavior Challenges
The start of a new school is just around the corner, and I’ve found myself thinking about my educator colleagues…