ADHD-Friendly Activities for Kids at Home

ADHD-Friendly Activities for Kids at Home

Children with ADHD thrive on action. They enjoy being fully engaged, in mind and body. Physicians and educators have seen positive results when ADHD children are able to incorporate movement into learning at school, but what about that time at home? How can you create...
Why is Mental Health Important for Students?

Why is Mental Health Important for Students?

In Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs, safety and security are foundational. Without a solid, healthy mindset, a student will never learn. In fact, in education, there is a common phrase: “Maslow before Bloom.” This refers to Maslow’s physiological hierarchy and Bloom’s...
Advocating For Your Child with ADHD

Advocating For Your Child with ADHD

Tips for effective communication with schools and healthcare providers. What is ADHD?  Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder is a chronic medical condition affecting nearly 10% of all children. This accounts for nearly 6 million children in the United States...
How to Break Cell Phone Addiction

How to Break Cell Phone Addiction

That moment when you realize you’ve left the house and you’ve got your keys, your wallet, and no cell phone. Do you turn around and get it? What if you break down? What if you get into an accident? Do you ask to use the other guy’s phone? How on earth did you...