You parents are the best judges of your children’s development. You know what is going smoothly and what is not! You know how your children’s skills compare to their siblings and peers. You probably saw the signs… maybe your child wasn’t talking by 18 months? Maybe she was talking, [...]
Did you know that sippy cups can be harmful? Bottles and pacifiers too! Here is a story you won't want to forget! Tommy raced across the courtyard and into our office, cheeks flushed, and eyes wide with excitement. He was out of breath, panting with his mouth wide open. [...]
There is so much confusion and myth surrounding dyslexia. I decided to take this opportunity to answer the questions that keep popping up in my discussions with our parents and teachers. This information comes from a compilation of textbooks on dyslexia, especially Sally Shaywitz’s book, Overcoming Dyslexia, and my own [...]
During his first month of kindergarten, David gave a speech to his entire class. He shared a Lego creation he had built by himself as he presented information about the history of Legos. David spoke clearly and confidently. His teachers and classmates understood every single word, and David exuded pride [...]
Riley bounced into our office one August day with her concerned parents. Picture an adorable preschooler with big blue eyes and brown curls, wearing a whimsical yellow sundress and matching sandals with a sparkly headband adorning her hair. Riley had great social skills. She took Tessa’s hand and went [...]
Yikes! Has you child ever asked anyone this personal question? Did you notice how the listener squirmed and tried to skirt the answer? There are unwritten rules that govern which questions you can ask in conversation and which ones get too personal. You can’t ask who you voted for! [...]
Is math hard for your kids? Do they struggle memorizing the facts? …with long division? …or with word problems? Well, consider this! Math may be hard, but life without math is harder! Maybe you think it doesn’t really matter if your kids are poor in math—-they will always have [...]