Eight Tips to Help your Child Overcome their Back-to-School Anxiety
We can all agree that Summer break is long and the excitement of a new academic year is tangible! Yet, for some children, and parents, it brings back school anxiety and worries. As
Cognitive Functioning and Aging. What’s Normal and What’s Not?
Aging is a natural and inevitable process that affects all of us as we age. Like any other organ, the brain also ages, resulting in subtle cognitive changes. “Normal” aging d
Eight Effective Study Skills
Now that school started and students and parents are getting back to their daily routines, we face the challenges of daunting schoolwork, including homework and tests. We often fin
Mind Matters: Seven Ways in which Stress Can Affect Your Brain
In the fast-paced world we live in, stress is an everyday companion. Have you ever stopped to think what is going on in your brain when you are experiencing high levels of stress?
Tips for Healthier Sibling Relationships
As a pediatric neuropsychologist and a mom of two very active and strong-minded boys, I understand the complexities of sibling dynamics. Sibling conflict can be challenging for par
5 Ways to Deal With Panic Attacks
Has it ever happened that you are going about your day, everything seems to be going well, and then suddenly, out of nowhere, a load of intense fear crashes over you? Or has it eve
ADHD Study Tips For School-Age Children
Children with attention problems might have difficulty with inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity. Scientists have shown that there are differences in the brains of children
Understanding Grief
Grief can be compared to an open, deep, and painful wound. It tends to be mostly associated with the death of a loved one. However, grief can result from many kinds of losses, such
Parenting a Strong-Willed Child
Have you used words like “stubborn,” “difficult,” or “argumentative” to describe your child? Then, you might have a strong-willed child. Strong-willed children have the
Prioritize Your Mental Health During the Holidays
Where did time go? The holiday season is already upon us! For many, holidays are “the most wonderful time of the year” and commonly associated with happiness, laughter, and cel
