“It takes a village to raise a child” – African proverb. When children struggle emotionally they are less likely to TELL us but they will SHOW us with behaviors. These behaviors are often observed in the classroom. For example, an anxious child might complain about stomach aches, or headaches and often request to go to […]
13 Ways to Help Your Anxious Child This Halloween
Halloween is getting closer and your neighborhood has gotten into the decorating spirit. There are homes with tombstones, skeletons and pumpkins on lawns. Some have ghosts, clowns and witches hanging from their trees and giant spiders on the sides of their homes. Depending on your child, they might think this either pretty cool or […]
How Hurricane Dorian Might Help Your Family
Fellow Floridians looks like we will be spending our Labor Day weekend riding out this storm after all. Hopefully by now you have been able to find gas, get last minute hurricane supplies and finish boarding up your homes. What if I were to tell you being stuck indoors with your kids with no WiFi […]
Another Mass Shooting in the News, What Should Parents Do?
Two more mass shootings in the news, this time in Dayton, Ohio and El Paso, Texas. It’s been a year and half since the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School tragedy, only 20 minutes away from where I live. While back to school shopping at the mall this weekend, I couldn’t help but notice the crowds […]
The ADD / ADHD Cookbook: Help Balance Your Brain With Food
If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with ADD or ADHD, you may be wondering if what you eat has any impact on how you feel or your disorder. The answer to that question is a resounding, “Yes!” Modern science is now proving that diet contributes to many of the major diseases we […]