Last updated on August 9th, 2026 at 04:32 pmWhen we think of music, often what comes to mind is song. We may think of Broadway musicals, Bach or Justin Timberlake. In our minds, we might imagine orchestras or pianists. Music has been central to civilization for thousands of years. In fact, before we had language we used musical tones and sounds to communicate. The tone of a grunt signaled a...
Last updated on May 3rd, 2026 at 02:42 pm “How do I teach the flashlight technique” for re-directing attention in a “super easy way”. As always, we begin with collaboration. Talk with the child 1:1 in a kind and collaborative manner and tell him that you have been noticing he has difficulty keeping his attention focused on the work in class, ask him if he has noticed as well. Then have the...
Last updated on March 15th, 2026 at 08:13 pmA 2011 study in Pediatrics, examined optimism in 5,634 children who began taking part in the research when they were 12 to 14 years old. The researchers found that the quarter of kids who were the most optimistic had almost half the risk of showing signs of depression compared with those who were least optimistic. Being highly optimistic only had a “modest”...
Last updated on August 3rd, 2025 at 12:25 pmWhile it’s shocking and probably embarrassing when your child bites, it’s not unusual behavior for young kids. When children are overcome with feelings such as anger, fear, frustration or disappointment, for example, because another child has possession of a toy they want, they don’t have the language to express it. IN A NUTSHELL: 5 of the 10 reasons...
Last updated on March 29th, 2025 at 04:04 pmBrain development happens over time. As the brain matures, children often gain better control of their attention, motor inhibition and their emotional responses to social situations. WHAT YOU CAN DO: Here is a video along with three resources for YOUR CHILD’S BUSY BODY Kids who move a lot are often seeking brain stimulation. Creating days filled...
Last updated on November 17th, 2024 at 03:22 pm“She should be impeached”… “if he is elected millions will be deported”… “no-one will be able to afford healthcare”… “our country will be bankrupt”…“if he”… “if she”… More than any other time in recent history, Election 2024 is showing us a country divided – one that is filled with anger and hostility and fear –...
