How to Use Holiday Activities to Practice Kids’ Executive Function Skills
Childhood is a time of rapid and unending development and growth, and one of the most useful skill sets that develops during this time is that of executive functioning skills.
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How to Help Kids Navigate Changes to Their Routine During the Holidays
Changes in routine can be tricky for anyone to navigate. For children with autism, ADHD, and other executive function challenges, these deviations can be especially tough. While the holidays bring
How to Talk to Your Child About a Learning Difference
Learning differences can be challenging for children and parents alike. It’s crucial to approach this conversation with empathy, understanding, and positivity. Here’s a guide on how to talk to your
Executive Function and the End of Daylight Saving Time
When the clocks “fall back,” it’s a sure sign that winter is on its way. The days are getting shorter, and kids start looking forward to the holidays. But the
What Is Restraint Collapse?
If your child tends to have more frequent meltdowns shortly after coming home from school, you’re not alone. Known as restraint collapse, this behavior is common, especially for children with
How to Manage ADHD Without Medication
When your child is diagnosed with ADHD, or is showing symptoms of an executive function disorder, you will have to make several decisions regarding your child’s care. Some decisions you
Supporting Your Child’s Transition to Middle School
The transition from elementary to middle school is an exciting and big change in any student’s life. They have to adjust to new classrooms and schedules, and even sometimes new
How Parents Can Support Their Kids Through College Applications
The journey to college is a pivotal moment in a student’s life, marking the transition from adolescence to adulthood. It can be as stressful as it is exciting, and parental
Why Is Time Management Important for Children?
Time management can feel like second nature to adults, but kids need to learn these skills from scratch. Even tweens and teens need support as their schedules and responsibilities evolve.
What Is Stimming?
If you are the parent of a neurodivergent child or teen, then you may have noticed them making repetitive sounds or motions. This behavior, called stimming, has no defined cause
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