October is ADHD Awareness Month, a time to look beyond the stereotypes and better understand what ADHD really means. For many people with ADHD, the challenge isn’t simply being “organized enough.” We can have the planner, the calendar, the reminders, the color-coded lists and still [...]
Literacy is more than the ability to read. It affects how people learn, communicate, work, advocate for themselves and participate in daily life. When children or adults struggle with reading and writing, the impact can reach far beyond school. It can affect confidence, employment, health, [...]
The start of a new school can bring about social, emotional and academic challenges for children. In this month’s mentor article, we will explore why some of these challenges may arise, ways to recognize patterns/changes and ways to support a child who may be struggling. [...]
For many years as a therapist, I have been gradually learning about this form of treatment. I was lucky enough to have gotten to participate in three instances of Equine-assisted therapy back around the year 2000. At that time I knew nothing about it, until finding out [...]
When children leave home, the quiet can arrive suddenly and with it, a swirl of emotions. What feels “normal” in this season is often a mix of sadness or loss for the day-to-day parenting role, relief from daily pressure, pride in your child’s independence, and [...]
Summer brings sun, freedom, and often split custody schedules that need careful coordination. Whether you share time weekly, biweekly, or on a 2-2-3 rotation, the key is clear, low-conflict communication from the start. Use a shared online calendar or co-parenting app like AppClose, to record [...]
Purposeful Parenting Month is upon us and the long summer gives us lots of time to grow and develop the parent/child relationship. Purposeful Parenting Month is a time to focus on intentional parenting, setting goals for children's development, and fostering positive relationships through open communication [...]
As we honor Mother’s Day this May, it’s always important to take a moment to acknowledge, celebrate and support the mothers among us, not only in our personal lives but in our workplaces and different professional environments. Without a doubt, mothers in the workforce juggle [...]
As many of you may recall, one of the newsletter articles from last month discussed unmasking ADHD. This article also provided information regarding unrecognized symptoms as well as effective management of ADHD symptoms. This month we will discuss ways in which ADHD can impact everyday life [...]
Starting therapy can be intimidating for anyone, and social expectations for men to “man up” can make it even harder for fathers to get connected with a service that can help the whole family. Researchers in the United Kingdom found that more than half of [...]
