The Impact of Learning Differences on Self-Esteem: Proactive Strategies for Parents
Learning differences don't just affect how children process information in the classroom; they fundamentally shape how children see themselves and their place in the world.
Navigating the IEP Process
The Individualized Education Program (IEP) process can feel overwhelming for parents navigating special education services for the first time.
Technology Tools That Support Executive Function Skills
Executive function skills—the mental processes that include working memory, flexible thinking, and self-control—are essential for academic success and daily life management.
Multisensory Approaches to Literacy Support
Traditional literacy instruction often relies heavily on visual and auditory processing, expecting students to learn through seeing letters and hearing sounds. However, for many learners, particularly those with dyslexia or other reading difficulties, this approach may not be sufficient.
Twice-Exceptional Students: Nurturing Gifts While Supporting Challenges
When a child demonstrates exceptional abilities in certain areas while simultaneously facing significant learning challenges in others, they fall into a unique category known as twice-exceptional, or "2e" students.
Age-appropriate Approaches for Talking to Your Child About Their Learning Difference
One of the most important conversations parents face is discussing a learning difference with their child. These discussions shape how children view themselves as learners and individuals.
How Professional Guidance Can Transform Family Dynamics with Parent Coaching
In the complex landscape of modern parenting, families often navigate challenges that seem overwhelming despite their best intentions and efforts.
Addressing Frustration, Anxiety, and Self-Esteem in ADHD
As educational psychologists who work with children and their families, we've observed that there's a critical component often overlooked in ADHD discussions: the emotional dimension.
The Connection Between Language Processing and Reading Difficulties
As educational psychologists specializing in learning differences, we frequently observe that many reading difficulties stem from underlying language processing challenges.
The First Step in Literacy Support & Intervention
Reading is the foundation of learning, and strong literacy skills are essential for success in school and beyond. However, for many children, developing these skills doesn’t come easily.
Executive Function Coaching Tips: Boosting Student Success Through More Effective Time Management
Time management is a critical skill that students need to develop early in their academic journeys.
Executive Functioning and Your Child: What Every Parent Should Know about the Neuroscience behind Neurodiversity
Parenting can often feel like navigating through a maze, especially when it comes to understanding how our children think, learn, and interact with the world around them.
A Brain Under Construction: Helping Your Child Train Their Brain for Success
As parents, we are always looking for ways to help our children, teens, and young adults be the best version of themselves.
Changing Perspectives: Heather Erba, ConnectEd & Brain-Aligned Therapies
Our guest this week, Heather Erba co-founded ConnectEd Developmental Therapies nearly a decade ago. She has been working to redefine how we support children's growth and development, particularly those with unique needs.
Guiding Parents of Struggling Learners: Navigating the Educational System with Insights from an Educational Psychologist
Being a parent to a child facing academic challenges can be a daunting experience, and if you are a parent, I know this resonates with you or someone you know.
Assisting ADHD After High School
Assisting ADHD After High School: Next steps to best support children with ADHD who have just graduated high school.
St. Christopher's School: The Child Educational Psychologists’ Perspective
Choosing a school for your child can be one of the most daunting tasks. As a parent, you want to provide your little ones with the best education they can have, ensuring they receive the right support and care.
Touchstone Learning – A School for Students with Dyslexia
It can be challenging for parents and teachers to find the appropriate educational environment that can cater to dyslexic students' unique needs. That's where Touchstone Learning comes in.
Los Altos Christian School: Small School, Big Opportunities
When choosing the best school for your child, parents seek a nurturing environment with individualized attention, excellent academic programs, and a safe campus. Los Altos Christian School ticks all the right boxes.
The Licensed Educational Psychologist’s Perspective: St. Nicholas
As parents, we all want our children to attend schools that provide quality education and instill positive values in them. One such school is St. Nicholas, a Catholic school in our community that emphasizes morals, values, and ethics.